Why Black Santa Books Belong in Every Holiday Story Collection
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
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
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 feelings....
Why Empathy Is at the Heart of Every Make A Way Media Book
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...
The Best Books About Empathy For Kids
Help your child build kindness, compassion, and emotional awareness one page at a time with these great books about empathy for kids. Empathy is one of the most important life skills we can teach our children. It helps them understand others, navigate their own...
How to Teach Kids About Hope with the Hope Meter™
Did you know that hope isn't a feeling? It is a skill that we can all learn, practice, and grow. As a therapist, I have spoken with many kids and adults lately who feel overwhelmed, stressed and anxious. Some are struggling with things going on in their own lives....
The Christmas Book I Had to Write for My Son
I am excited to share that the In the Nick of Time series has grown again! This Fall I will release the third installment in the series called Hope In the Nick of Time and the series will now have an activity book too. Both of these new additions will focus on hoping...
Why Mindset Matters: The Secret to Pursuing Your Dreams With Purpose and Power
Your mindset shapes success, resilience, and your ability to dream big. You can have the vision.You can write the plan.You can even have the talent and tools.But without the right mindset, your dreams will stay stuck on the shelf. If you’ve ever wondered why you keep...
Honoring Juneteenth: How Make A Way Media Celebrates Black Freedom Through Storytelling
Juneteenth is more than a holiday—it is a moment of reflection, remembrance, and hope. Celebrated every June 19th, Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas finally received word that they were free—two and a half years after the...
When the World Feels Too Loud: How to Tune Out the Chaos and Create the Life You Want
In a world filled with noise, pressure, and uncertainty, it’s easy to lose your sense of direction. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by everything happening around you—and wondered how you’re supposed to stay hopeful in the middle of it all—you’re not alone. Sometimes...