by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Apr 3, 2026 | Confidence
Figuring out if your crying child is in the throes of a tantrum or a meltdown comes down to whether they’re angling for something or they’re just plain overwhelmed. Both reactions look similar to an outside observer, but handling them requires different approaches. In...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Mar 24, 2026 | Character, Communication
Mindfulness isn’t a new concept. But this age-old practice from Buddhist tradition has slowly made its way across the globe over the past few years. While this concept is usually introduced to adults, teaching mindfulness for kids has a lot of benefits, too. If you’ve...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Mar 18, 2026 | Core Skills
When your child is stressed, you want to do everything you can to help. Maybe they’re worried about their first day of school. Or maybe they need to apologize to a friend. While you can’t make their stress disappear, you can help your child build coping skills. Coping...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Mar 16, 2026 | Core Skills
Teaching healthy habits for kids is one of the most powerful ways to set your child up for a bright future! You might think of health as eating broccoli or getting a flu shot, but it’s bigger than that. It’s about how your child moves, sleeps, and even how they handle...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Mar 12, 2026 | Character
Sharing empathy quotes for kids is an easy and engaging way to help your child understand the feelings of others. When they can access those emotions and step into someone else’s shoes, they’ll build stronger relationships, friendships, and communities with others....
