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Confidence Is a Learning Skill: Why It Belongs in Every Classroom
A child can know the answer—and still be too afraid to raise their hand. I know because that child was me. Low confidence affected how I participated in school, the opportunities I pursued and the way I showed up in my relationships and life.
In this article, I explore why confidence is not simply a personality trait—it is a skill that can be taught, practiced and strengthened. I also share simple, manageable ways educators can help students feel capable, valued and safe enough to try.
What might change if every child entered the classroom believing, “I am capable. I belong here. And it is safe for me to try”?
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You Are Wonderful Just as You Are:
Why Self-Acceptance and Personal Growth are not Opposites
You are wonderful just as you are.
These are the words I use to end nearly every social media post I share. They are also the foundation of what I believe, what I create and how I hope to foster positive change in the world through Wonder Child Publications.
But what do I really mean when I say, “You are wonderful just as you are”? Does it mean that we should remain exactly where we are, comfortable in our lives and never striving to improve? Does it mean that we shouldn’t pursue growth—mentally, emotionally, spiritually or physically? Does it mean that we don’t have to put in the work to become the best versions of ourselves because we are already wonderful? No. In fact, I believe it means the opposite...
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Live a Life of Wonder
When was the last time you stopped long enough to be amazed by something ordinary?
A recent walk with my two-year-old son—and his delight in a handful of dandelions—reminded me that wonder is not something we have to travel far to find. It is already all around us, waiting to be noticed.
In my latest article, I explore what children can teach us about slowing down, becoming present and rediscovering the magic within everyday moments.
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Why Gratitude Changes Children's Brains: How Simple Gratitude Practices Can Shape Children's Outlooks, Relationships and Futures
What if a few minutes of gratitude in childhood could positively influence an entire life—and every life that child goes on to touch?
In this article, I explore what research tells us about gratitude, the developing brain and the powerful ripple effect that can begin with one simple practice.
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