by Deedee | Oct 16, 2025 | Parenting, Social Emotional Skills
Most people think that hope is a fleeting emotion, something that comes and goes. In reality, hope is more of a skill. Hope is a lot like a muscle. We can strengthen and grow it. When we know how to grow and maintain hope in our own lives, we can bring hope to others....
by Deedee | Sep 4, 2025 | Parenting, Social Emotional Skills
When we talk about raising kind, compassionate kids, one word comes up again and again: empathy. We all want to raise empathetic kids. The problem is, empathy doesn’t just appear. It’s something we teach. Something we have to learn. One of the most powerful ways to...
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...
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...
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...
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...
