A gratitude mindset involves regularly making the shift from disappointment and expectation to appreciation and thankfulness. And, research shows the earlier a gratitude mindset is instilled, the happier and more resilient we are. So, let’s find ways for our kids to notice and share their gratitude.
Children need to feel heard, validated, accepted, and understood by those closest to them. They need a safe space to express those big emotions and they need to learn how to manage them in a healthy and adaptive way.
Teachers teach the subjects and curriculum dictated by their district, but the way it’s implemented can vary teacher to teacher. Conference time can be a great time to work together to find ways for your child to thrive.
To honor the International Day of Charity on September 5th, our foundation donated lots of basic art supplies to elementary classrooms in California, South Carolina, Illinois and Georgia and more to classrooms that want to use art to enhance academic learning, with the help of DonorsChoose.org.
Now that we’ve decided to make it a summer of reading adventures, here are a few tips to finding books that fit their interest and reading levels. Sound hard? Trust me it isn’t… all you need are your eyes, ears and a little parental discernment.
Ok, so art might not cure your child’s anxiety, but doing art has been proven a successful antidote. Here are some of the ways doing art helps kids reduce anxiety.
Now more than ever people are questioning their life choices. With the Great Resignation in full effect, more people than ever are looking into career change possibilities.
Being Visual was released with hopes of influencing some education practices, what I was not expecting was how much my book impacted the relationships between parents and children.
Our kids have A LOT happening in their brains all the time. And, it can affect their focus, behavior, task completion and even self-image. It’s Brain Awareness week and we want you to join us for a free webinar on how to calm your child’s busy brain.
Learning to draw and developing “visual literacy” has broader benefits that help kids succeed academically. Parents know this and demand for Young Rembrandts classes has skyrocketed with waiting lists in some areas.
