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Oct 17, 2020
3 min

Collective Trauma & Kids During the Time of COVID

As the pandemic continues, parents & educators have the responsibility to learn about trauma, what it looks like, and how to help children.

Vanessa De Jesus Guzman

Mar 8, 2020
2 min

All the Feels

It's important to help children understand it's impossible to feel happy all the time & to identify the reasons that can lead to feelings.

Vanessa De Jesus Guzman

Feb 24, 2020
2 min

Be Your Own Hero

Everyone wishes the best and a world of success for their children. While following your passion to a career of your choice is important...

Seven Tips to Boost Kids' Self-Confidence

Vanessa De Jesus Guzman

Jan 7, 2020
4 min

Seven Tips to Boost Kids' Self-Confidence

We want our kids to be confident, kind and caring. Here are seven tips to help boost kids' self-confidence, from a young age.

Vanessa De Jesus Guzman

Dec 18, 2019
3 min

Coping with Family Changes

Understanding the stress that impacts kids is important. This is a great resource to help kids with big feelings caused by family stress.

Vanessa De Jesus Guzman

Nov 29, 2019
2 min

Introducing STEM to Young Kids

Children's books are incorporating STEM in fun ways. The book Coding Capers is an excellent book which can help peak children's curiosity!

From Feeling Stretched to Stressing Less. Mindful Tips to Help You Feel More at Ease.

Vanessa De Jesus Guzman

Oct 27, 2019
4 min

From Feeling Stretched to Stressing Less. Mindful Tips to Help You Feel More at Ease.

Life happens! We can choose to be grouchy or treat ourselves kindly. Mindfulness helps us acknowledge stressed feelings and feel better.

Vanessa De Jesus Guzman

Sep 29, 2019
3 min

Helping Kids Navigate Bully Behaviors

The Bully B.E.A.N.S. book can be a great springboard to start conversation around the topic of mistreatment and how to handle bullies.

Help Your Kids Become "Awesomizers" at Handling Big Emotions

Vanessa De Jesus Guzman

Aug 27, 2019
3 min

Help Your Kids Become "Awesomizers" at Handling Big Emotions

The Awfulizer is a one-of-a-kind and honest book which helps kids talk about big emotions, like feeling shame.

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