Raising children in a world of abundance can indeed be both a blessing and a challenge. When comfort, technology, entertainment, and opportunities are so easily available, children may inadvertently ...

Researchers have long known that adopting an attitude of gratitude can have a positive impact on adults, helping us foster strong personal relationships and improving our mental health. Here are ...

Raising grateful children can feel challenging in a world filled with advertisements, social media, and constant messages about buying the next new thing. Kids today are exposed to more products, ...

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – It’s Parenting Connection Tuesday and 6 News is here for you with tips, strategies, and helpful reminders from child development experts on how we can be better parents and ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich (WOTV) – The holidays are a wonderful time, but they can also be extremely stressful on kids (and adults)! Pine Rest visited in studio and explained that it is because of the high ...

It's the most wonderful time of the year: we're surrounded by festive decorations and everyone's getting into the holiday spirit. But we know consumerism can sometimes get the best of us, and this can ...

As Thanksgiving edges closer, many people — even children — are thinking about what they’re thankful for this year. Gratitude, however, does not come easy for everyone. This can be especially true for ...

Sylvan Learning of Chattanooga’s Center Director John Peoples shares ways to teach children gratitude this season. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Sylvan Learning of Chattanooga pivots from academic ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- Giving Tuesday may have passed, but any day of the year is perfect for exemplifying generosity. Whether it’s your time, resources, or kindness, the ways to give are ...

While there’s no such thing as a perfect parent, the best ones show up for their kids, teaching them empathy, compassion, trust, respect, and honesty in ways that add value to their lives, even into ...

There’s a lot we don’t know about the novel coronavirus and how this pandemic will play out. This uncertainty creates anxiety and depression for many of us. My play therapy with children, as well as ...