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How to handle back-to-school anxiety: 5 powerful art prompts

by Debbie McKelveyupdated on June 4, 2025July 22, 2024

Help ease kids’ back-to-school anxiety with these powerful art prompts! Create treasure maps, find sunflower superpower, and more ways to transform anxious thoughts into positive mindsets.

Smiling young girl gently blowing colorful confetti from her hands, symbolizing calm, joy, and the lightness of mindful breathing—a visual metaphor for stress relief and breathing strategies for kids.

How to Calm Stress: Best Breathing Strategies For Kids

by Debbie McKelveyupdated on June 4, 2025June 17, 2024

Discover the power of intentional breathing to reduce anxiety and stress. Learn fun and effective breathing strategies for kids, from playful exercises to Navy SEAL …

Colorful, abstract “worry monster” artwork created by blowing paint with a straw—part of an activity that helps kids externalize anxiety by turning worries into characters they can name, explore, and talk to.

Shrinking worry: how to Externalize Anxiety For Kids

by Debbie McKelveyupdated on June 4, 2025June 7, 2024

This fun technique helps children shrink overwhelming feelings. Learn how to externalize anxiety for kids with this effective and engaging art activity. Helping kids handle …

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How to reach your child’s subconscious through art: 7 powerful questions

by Debbie McKelveyupdated on June 4, 2025May 21, 2024

Reach your child’s subconscious through their art! Use these 7 insightful questions to connect with their inner world and understand what makes them tick. Kids …

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How this amazing mindset protects kids mental health: 10 ways

by Debbie McKelveyupdated on June 4, 2025April 24, 2024

Discover how the growth mindset shields kids mental health in 10 powerful ways. From motivation to resilience, discover the keys to their thriving emotional well-being! …

Young boy dressed in a superhero costume with a cape. Used for illustration in the article How to Empower Your Child with the Gift of Positive Self-talk

How to empower your child with the gift of positive self-talk

by Debbie McKelveyupdated on June 4, 2025April 10, 2024

Unlock the power of positive self-talk for your child’s success and well-being. Learn how to cultivate a supportive inner dialogue and empower them for life. …

Jewellery box filled with pink roses used to illustrate an article about how worry boxes can help help kids who worry too much

Kids who worry: A little treasure box for big bothers

by Debbie McKelveyupdated on June 4, 2025March 30, 2024

Learn how the worry box technique can help kids who worry too much. Discover how psychology-backed benefits help kids manage anxiety and build resilience I …

Withered pink roses in a vase behind a rainy window. Used for illustration in an article on how to ensure your mindset isn't harming your children and emphasizing the power of the growth mindset.

How to ensure your mindset isn’t harming your kids

by Debbie McKelveyupdated on June 4, 2025March 16, 2024

Discover how your mindset impacts your kids’ potential! Dive into the growth vs. fixed mindset debate and learn actionable tips to nurture a resilient attitude …

Small girl with wings, a ballet skirt and DM boots, jumping high towards the sun. Used to illustrate the article on how to boost your child's confidence with the power of yet.

Boost your child’s confidence with one astonishing word

by Debbie McKelveyupdated on June 4, 2025March 16, 2024

Boost your child’s confidence with this one simple word. Learn how it shifts mindsets, fosters resilience, and promotes growth. Start empowering your child today! *** …

Two young girls carrying out experiments in a science lab, used as an illustration in the article about how to raise smart kids according to Einstein and the power of creative imagination.

Want to raise smart kids? Here’s surprising advice from Einstein

by Debbie McKelveyupdated on June 4, 2025February 19, 2024

Unlock the secrets to raising smart kids with Einstein’s surprising advice. Dive into the power of fairy tales to ignite creative imagination. I may get …

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