Should I Tell My Child the Truth? Building Self-Compassion Through Honesty
Download your PDF copy of this infographic by clicking HERE. One important factor to building self-compassion is the ability to recognize life as imperfect for everyone, including us. We have an assumption that normal is perfect, leading us to feel like something bad...
Welcome to Self-Compassion Month at the Umbrella Project!
Thank you so much for being a part of the Umbrella Project and helping us improve wellbeing for everyone! Each month, we focus on one piece of what makes a powerful umbrella of wellbeing skills. In December, we are adding Self-Compassion to our umbrella of wellbeing....
Build Grit with Deliberate Practice
Download your PDF copy of today's infographic by clicking HERE. Practice is a big part of building grit. In order to work towards goals, we need to get really good at practice. Practicing well is not simply doing the same thing over and over again. When we practice...
Connecting Conscientiousness and Grit: Your Grit Skill Building Tip with Dr. Jen
If we want to work hard day after day towards a long-term goal, we need to be organized and demonstrate care about deadlines, timeliness, and the quality of our work. These are the same qualities so central to conscientiousness. Learn more with Dr. Jen's grit skill...
Find Joy in Overcoming Challenges: Your Grit Skill Building Tip with Dr. Jen
Do you look for opportunities for your child to find a sense of joy in overcoming challenging moments? Today, Dr. Jen shares how this daily practice can help to grow your child's grit skills. Listen in to learn more! Watch all of Dr. Jen's video tips on her Youtube...
A Grateful Gift – Grab your copy of The Holistic Parent Today!
With the approach of the holidays, The Holistic Parent magazine has released its 2018 Holiday Gift Guide! Dr. Jen's article on Gratitude over the holidays is included on page 10. Read the Online Version of The Holistic Parent HERE You can pick up your free copy...
Does your child’s community have grit?
Research has shown us that the grit of a classroom as a whole is more predictive of future literacy achievement than the grit of the individual. Big take away - We need a gritty team around us to help us succeed!! Take a few minutes to think about the people your...
Practice Your Level of Grit: Your Grit Skill Building Tip with Dr. Jen
Sisu is a Finnish concept describing grit, bravery, resilience, and hardiness. Today's tip with Dr. Jen will describe how Sisu can help your children practice their level of grit. Watch it below or join our Facebook Group.
Ask Your Child This Question: Your Grit Skill Building Tip with Dr. Jen
Today's tip for building grit in your children is a question you can ask them. Try asking your child this question as they are working toward a goal and hit an obstacle. Listen in with Dr. Jen to learn more!
Connecting Gratitude and Grit: Your Grit Skill Building Tip with Dr. Jen
Last month, we talked a lot about gratitude. Now we're diving into grit. However, these are two skills that protect us from the rain even better when combined! Learn more about the benefits of connecting gratitude and grit in today's video with Dr. Jen. Watch it below...