Like a Sponge podcast: The power of purpose
Just 40 percent of adults say they feel a strong sense of purpose in their lives, but research shows that a sense of purpose makes people happier, healthier, and more successful. We talked to researchers, parents and kids about how you can help your child begin a path toward a meaningful life.
Like a Sponge podcast: The forgiveness cure
Decades of research show that the ability to forgive is a life skill that helps us build our resilience. In this episode, we tackle some of the biggest misconceptions about forgiveness head on, and explain how teaching kids how to recover from everyday hurts will make them resilient to life's bigger blows.
Like a Sponge podcast: It鈥檚 love, actually
The secret ingredient for thriving in our fractured society? It鈥檚 feeling unconditionally loved, and the best times to make sure your kids feel it are in your toughest parenting moments. We talked with researchers, kids, and a former white supremacist about how to make sure your kids are getting the message.
5 ways to support kids who are starting middle and high school remotely
Logging into Zoom from home is probably not the way your child imagined this big milestone. Here's how you can help ease their disappointment and smooth the transition.
Why are kids asking such big questions during the pandemic?
When your child asks big questions about the pandemic, the world, and life, it's normal to try to come up with answers. First, take the time to listen.
Graphic novels for teens about racism, climate change, and social justice
Here's a reading list of graphic novels 鈥� they just may revolutionize your teen's reading and thinking.
Your child's life in the time of coronavirus
What is life in the time of coronavirus like for your child? Here's year-by-year insight into how to support your child emotionally during this strange time.
Your kindergartner's life in the time of coronavirus
The first year of elementary school is naturally tumultuous, even without a pandemic. Here's how to emotionally support your kindergartner.
Your 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th grader's life in the time of coronavirus
Elementary school students have an outsized enthusiasm that can't be contained within four walls.
Your 5th grader's life in the time of coronavirus
What do school closures and quarantine mean for your 5th grader? A big let down after finally making it to the top in elementary school.
Your 12th grader's life in the time of coronavirus
School closure means no closure for millions of 12th graders looking forward to end-of-year activities and high school graduation.
Your 11th grader鈥檚 life in the time of coronavirus
What do school closures and quarantine mean for your 11th grader? A difficult interruption during high school鈥檚 most difficult year.
Your 9th or 10th grader's life in the time of coronavirus
What do school closures mean for your 9th or 10th grader? Don鈥檛 underestimate the impact of all the little things they're missing.
Your 6th or 7th grader's life in the time of coronavirus
What do school closures and quarantine mean for your 6th or 7th grader? Changes, inside and out, that are a lot for a middle schooler to handle.
Your 8th grader's life in the time of coronavirus
What do school closures and quarantine mean for your 8th grader? A sense of loss and a need for empathy, support, and some parental social distancing.
8 expert tips for coping with kindergarten fears
Teaching your child how to handle her fears will help her learn confidence and resilience.
How to help kids stay connected when school is closed
Remote playdates, group chats, and screen shares. Here are a few ways kids can socialize while school is closed.
How to react when your child says, 鈥淚 hate you!鈥�
It's rarely what a child of any age really means. But it stings. Here, four parenting experts offer advice for responding to a hurtful outburst from your adolescent.
How parents can help their freshman teens cope with stress
The stress of starting high school can be excessive, even toxic. Here's how parents can help.
7 ways to teach your kindergartner self-regulation
Self-regulation helps kids succeed in kindergarten. It鈥檚 also a skill set that starts early and has a host of benefits for success in school, career, and life.
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