Top 15 Films About Change and Growth for Children Pop some popcorn and curl up on the couch (or sit back in the classroom) and bond over these 15 meaningful films. These inspiring movies about change and growth teach children valuable lessons abou... Read more
9 Activities To Build Grit and Resilience in Children Repeat the following activities with your children or students to help develop their inner grittiness, putting them on the path to happiness and success. Read more
25 Growth Mindset Statements and Affirmations Growth mindset is powerful. But how can you help your children (or students) develop it? The reality is most parents and teachers are not sure where to start. It took us many months of research to... Read more
A New Year Practice Your Whole Family Will Love It's been quite a year! We were faced with circumstances none of us ever expected or imagined. Take a deep breath, and pat yourself on the back. We made it. Make way for 2021! Writing down our goal... Read more
7 Ways to Prevent Another Post-Gift Holiday Meltdown If you’ve ever had to manage a meltdown after opening gifts, you know that kids who are disappointed or even angry about gifts can be difficult to console. Parents concerned about materialism and l... Read more
Zara & Leo Holiday Wishes At-home holidays call for extra creativity to keep the kids entertained and in the holiday spirit! This free printable promotes growth mindset qualities through a fun multi-age hide-and-seek advent... Read more
3 Tips for Parenting Through Holiday Stress The holidays look very different this year. Annual travel plans are on hold and families aren’t able to gather. School celebrations have been moved to Zoom. Gift budgets are tight or uncertain. All... Read more
A Fun Holiday Activity To Spread Cheer in Your Community Join our Holiday Window Challenge and raise encouragement and solidarity in your neighborhood with a simple act of kindness. Decorate your window displays with inspiring messages and crafts that br... Read more
3 Tips for Making the Most of Your Big Life Journal Tween and Teen Edition We already know that teens have enormous potential for growth and learning. Studies show the adolescent brain is wired to learn, and increased neuroplasticity means their brains make connections li... Read more
Kindness & Charity Contest - Winner Announcement The Big Life Journal Kindness & Charity Contest emerged to inspire kids to choose kindness and create a kinder future together by offering a meaningful opportunity to learn and grow through emp... Read more
18 Growth Mindset Holiday Family Movies and Activities For children, some of the most powerful tools for learning include examples and play. The adults in their lives are the most important examples, but movies and television help reinforce important m... Read more
31 Purposeful Acts of Kindness Encourage your children to practice kindness. Just like academic skills, social skills — including kindness, empathy, and respect — become second nature with practice. Read more