Failure. It’s a word we all fear and strive to avoid, and yet, it’s one that perhaps we should embrace a bit more. Per the Merriam-Webster dictionary, failure is defined as an “omission of occurrence or performance” or more specifically, “a failing to perform a...

  We know that our children are strong, but could there be some hidden strengths lying in wait, just hoping to be uncovered? The answer is most likely yes! Fortunately, there are many ways we as parents can help our children discover and identify those hidden...

  Technology is practically a part of every facet of life these days—we use it to wake up, get the news, drive our cars, browse online, and even cook. For our children, technology is also commonplace. From “smart classrooms” to the latest video game console,...

  “I’m bored.” Every parent’s nightmare phrase, right? Don’t worry, we’ve got some great ideas that can keep those words from exiting your child’s mouth quite so frequently! Battling Boredom When you hear your kids mention being bored, take a moment to have...

  We all know how important having high self-esteem is for our children and have even taken an in-depth look at how to help them build up those self-esteem and confidence levels. But did you realize that one of the most important ways to help your child build up...

Bullying is something that is unfortunately present in all areas of life, especially for our children. Thankfully, efforts made at home, school and through afterschool programs, such as those that Drama Kids International offers, can help children learn how to...

Leading a healthy life consists of many different facets, including those related to our physical, mental and emotional health. As adults, we know what needs to be done to take care of ourselves, but for healthy habits to truly stick, it is best to begin encouraging...

Springtime is always a welcome season—Mother Nature puts on a lovely display and there’s just a sense of “newness” that seems to come along with it. There are plenty of ways you can get into the spring of things creatively with your family, from crafts to various...

Anxiety is not just an issue that impacts adults—it’s also often experienced by school-age children. There are different kinds of anxiety disorders that can affect children and teens: generalized anxiety disorder, separation anxiety disorder, social phobia, specific...

From smartphones and tablets to video game consoles and smart TVs, there is no shortage of technology these days. And with that increased access to technology comes an increased risk of danger, especially to our kids. There are many dangers out there in the digital...