This past week has been heavy. Not “scroll and move on” heavy. Not “damn, that’s messed up, time to go back to work” heavy. I mean the kind of heavy that makes your head spin, sits in your chest and makes you wonder what kind of world we’re living in… and what kind of...
10 Positive Affirmations for Kids to Build Confidence and Resilience
The words we use have power. They can build us up or tear us down. This is especially true for children. The messages they hear from others—and the ones they learn to tell themselves—shape their inner voice, their self-esteem, and their view of the world. One of the...
The Power of Setting an Intention for the New Year
As the calendar turns, there's a collective desire for a fresh start. It's as if the new year reminds us that life is full of possibilities and that it is never too late to begin again. For the past 4,000 years, people have been making resolutions—lists of things to...
When Your Big Dream Crashes Back to Earth: Why My Word for 2026 Is Trust
Since 2020, I've been setting a word of the year. My word for 2026 is unlike any other... Probably because I’m writing this on the other side of a heartbreak that doesn’t show up on an X-ray. Why My Word For 2026 is Different I think that sometimes people look at all...
The Antidote to December Burnout: Hoping Skills
December is like a snow globe—so beautiful, glittery, and magical on the outside. At the same time, it feels surprisingly heavy to hold. We are told this is the "most wonderful time of the year". For many, it feels more like the most exhausting time of the year. The...
The Make A Way Media Gift Guide: Give the Gift of Hope
Searching for the perfect Christmas gift? This Make A Way Media gift guide is full of book bundles that nurture empathy, kindness, and hope. These gifts encourage kids and adults alike to dream big and help make the world a better place in the process. From inspiring...
100 Simple Ways to Be Kind
Published on October 1st, 2020. Updated November, 28 2025. 100 Simple Ways to Be Kind It feels like our planet is in constant turmoil. We are surrounded by negative words, bad news, and intense conflicts. Every person we encounter in our daily routine is likely...
Why the Message of Black Santa Children’s Books Matters
Why the message of Black Santa children's books matters For some people, the idea of a Black Santa books feels unfamiliar—but unfamiliar doesn’t mean wrong. It simply means we haven’t seen it enough. Santa is a symbol of joy, generosity, magic, and possibility.And...
How to Teach Kids Gratitude: More Than Just “Thank You”
We all want to raise kind, appreciative children who are aware of the good things in their lives. But how do you actually teach kids gratitude in a way that sticks? It takes more than simply reminding them to say "thank you." True gratitude is an awareness that we can...
How Make A Way Media Helps Kids Dream
We spend a lot of time thinking about how to help kids dream. Dreams are important and children are already working right now to shape and build our future. At Make A Way Media, we believe that every child’s dream is worth believing in, protecting, nurturing, and...