Parenting Resources
Teaching Children to Take Initiative
Learning to take initiative as a child is critical to achieving success in adulthood.
People Smart & Self Smart
Thinking by making connections and thinking with reflection
Body Smart & Nature Smart
Thinking with movement & touch and thinking with patterns
Picture Smart & Music Smart
Thinking with pictures and thinking with music.
Word Smart & Logic Smart
Thinking with words and questions
Your “Smart” Child
Rethinking the Concept of "Smart": The 8 different categories of intelligence
Building Independence in Children
Expert advice and helpful information for building independence in infants, toddlers, elementary-age children and teens.
Building Independence in Elementary-Age Children
Tips to help parents raise independent, responsible children and avoid raising contingent children who are dependent on others for their happiness.
Teaching Elementary Age Children Generosity
Research shows talking to children and leading by example are beneficial for children in elementary school to understand generosity.
Generosity in Relationships: Practical Ways to Give
Generosity promotes bonding in relationships between children and adults alike.