by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Mar 22, 2024 | Character
We hear the phrase “take a deep breath” all the time, especially before we’re about to do something big. For our kids, that might mean something fun, like getting into a pool (“Take a deep breath and jump!”) or something scary, like apologizing to a friend (“Take a...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Mar 15, 2024 | Character
Supporting our kids’ ability to make and maintain relationships is one of our most important jobs as caregivers. It’s also one of the most challenging. Interpersonal skills like communication, sharing, and listening lay the foundation for this work, and while they may...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Mar 8, 2024 | Character
Showing kindness means focusing your attention on another person, recognizing what they are feeling and what they need, and then offering them something. It’s giving your sister the last cookie in the jar. It’s playing a game because it’s your friend’s favorite. It’s...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Mar 1, 2024 | Creativity
Kids are natural inventors. They’re born creative, and they think outside the box all the time because they haven’t figured out what the box is yet! Over the years, kids have come up with tons of unique, useful invention ideas—from the popsicle (really!) to hydration...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Feb 23, 2024 | Character
“Kids are sponges.” Parents, teachers, and caregivers say this all the time, and you’ve probably seen it for yourself. A 3-year-old mimics her older brother’s language. A 5-year-old acts out something they see on TV. Behavior and vocabulary spread through an...