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Why Black Santa Books Belong in Every Holiday Story Collection

Why Black Santa Books Belong in Every Holiday Story Collection

by Deedee | Aug 28, 2025 | Diverse Books, Parenting, Social Emotional Skills

Why Black Santa Books Belong in Every Holiday Story Collection Close your eyes and picture Santa Claus. Chances are, the image in your mind is of a jolly, white-bearded man with rosy cheeks and pale skin. That image has been repeated so often, in so many places, that...
Why Hoping Skills Are the Coping Skills of the Future

Why Hoping Skills Are the Coping Skills of the Future

by Deedee | Aug 21, 2025 | Parenting, Social Emotional Skills

We’ve all heard the phrase “Don’t get your hopes up.” It’s often said with good intentions—as a way to protect ourselves from disappointment. But here’s the thing we often miss: Hope is not a weakness. Hope is a skill. And in today’s world, it’s one of the most...
10 Important Coping Skills To Teach Kids

10 Important Coping Skills To Teach Kids

by Deedee | Aug 4, 2025 | Parenting, Social Emotional Skills

Life is full of big emotions. It’s normal for kids to experience a big range of feelings, including anger and pain. Here are ten simple, effective coping skills that children can use in any situation to feel calmer, more confident, and in control of their...
Why Empathy Is at the Heart of Every Make A Way Media Book

Why Empathy Is at the Heart of Every Make A Way Media Book

by Deedee | Aug 3, 2025 | Make A Way, Social Emotional Skills

Make A Way Media highlights empathy through books and stories that open hearts, build bridges, and help kids see the world with kindness. In a world that often moves too fast to stop and feel, we believe one thing can still slow us down just enough to change...

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