by Deedee | Sep 24, 2026 | Diverse Books, Make A Way, Parenting, Social Emotional Skills
Love Is…: Teaching Children About Love, Kindness, and Empathy What does love look like? It seems like such a simple question. We use the word every day. We tell our children we love them. We talk about loving our families, our friends, our pets, our favorite foods,...
by Deedee | Sep 17, 2026 | Achieving Dreams, Make A Way, Modern-Day K, Parenting
Kayla: A Modern-Day Princess — The Little Black Girl Who Dreamed of Broadway Long before Kayla Pecchioni became a Broadway star, she was a little girl with a very big dream. She loved musical theatre. She loved performing. She loved the magic of stepping onto a stage...
by admin | Aug 13, 2026 | Diverse Books, Parenting, Social Emotional Skills
Empathy and love aren’t things children stumble into on their own. They’re skills. And like any skill, they grow stronger with exposure and practice. Below, you’ll find simple activities to teach empathy and love that fit into everyday family life....
by Deedee | Apr 10, 2026 | Parenting, Social Emotional Skills
Every parent wants to believe they can protect their child from things that may hurt them. So when parents tell me, “My child isn’t on social media,” I understand why that feels reassuring. But in today’s world, keeping your child offline does not mean keeping them...
by Deedee | Apr 2, 2026 | Parenting, Social Emotional Skills
We are raising children in a world that even adults are struggling to understand. As a nation, our mental health is declining. At this point, mental health skill building is just as vital as teaching kids how to tie their shoes. The news is heavy and the pace is...
by Deedee | Feb 20, 2026 | Parenting, Social Emotional Skills
Do you have your hope toolkit ready? You’re probably prepared for all sorts of emergencies. I bet you have a first aid kit for scrapes, a medicine cabinet for unexpected fevers and colds, a spare tire in the car, and flashlights with fresh batteries for power...
