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It can be difficult to raise grateful kids in a world where people of all ages are constantly compared to others and encouraged to have more, be better, and achieve higher goals. Young, impressionable minds can easily get swept up in the mentality of always wanting more and never being satisfied—a recipe for poor mental…

Have you ever thought that some lessons we pass down to our kids with the best intentions might not actually help them in the long run? As parents, we’re all about preparing our kids for the complex world out there. We want them to succeed, be happy, and find their purpose. But sometimes, in our…

Parenting norms vary globally and follow diverse beliefs, values, and traditions. These norms are often shaped by cultural practices, societal expectations, economic conditions, and religious beliefs. Some parenting norms can confuse those who do not belong to a particular culture or community. Certain peculiar parenting norms for Americans may seem confusing at first glance to…

When discussing millennials’ childhood, it’s crucial to know how different their growing-up years were from the other generations. Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996, didn’t grow up with their noses on phones or tablets as Gen Z kids did. However, despite the lack of digital entertainment, research suggests that millennials are the most nostalgic generation and tend…

We all know that confidence is crucial for our kids to tackle life’s challenges. The trick is that building confidence takes time, and the sooner we start, the better. The good news for parents is that there’s a simple but powerful tool to boost their children’s self-esteem: positive affirmations. Positive affirmations are short and powerful…

Financial literacy is a valuable life skill that should be taught from a very young age. It’s never too early to teach a child how to make sense of cents. Many parents leave money discussions off the table, keeping kids in the dark as they grow up. To kids, money is still a very amorphous…