by Cecilia Hilkey | collaboration, confidence, parenting, research, resilience, teens
Have you been spending more days than you would like just trying to survive until bedtime? Modern parenting can feel like running a marathon without a water station in sight. We're expected to be the teacher, chef, therapist, entertainer, chauffeur, and coach …usually...read more
by Cecilia Hilkey | communication, confidence, conflict, Friendships, parenting
A mom recently wrote to us and shared something that might sound familiar… “My 7-year-old daughter is easily influenced by her peers. If her friends are doing well, that’s great. She follows directions and cooperates. But if her friends do something bad, she follows...read more
by Cecilia Hilkey | communication, confidence, parenting
A few days ago, I was sitting next to our daughter at the DMV (Dept. of Motor Vehicles). She leaned over and said to me, “Mom, we should just go and talk to them.” I said, “No, people are scary. Let’s wait until our number is called.” She pointed to the counter said,...read more
by Cecilia Hilkey | collaboration, communication, confidence, empathy, research
If your fairy godmother came to grant you one wish for your kids, what one thing in life would you want to give them? Health? Happiness? Intelligence? Creativity? Resilience? Compassion? Success? Meaningful relationships? Hard to choose, isn’t it? Even if you don’t...read more
by Cecilia Hilkey | confidence, resilience, tantrums, teens, tools
One of the kids in our classroom was like a puppy, full of joy, running all over the playground, excited to be with his friends. But his coordination was still developing, and he hurt himself sometimes. After a couple of hard falls, he was at risk of losing his front...read more
