How do I raise my child to be an ally? How do I raise my child to be inclusive, to actually see color and differences and challenge their own biases? These are beautiful questions that conscious parents and educators ask because we want to raise changemakers. We want to empower children who will...

It is completely normal to have different shifts in connection with your teen. One day, you may feel like you know everything about them, and then the next, you're wondering who this person is in your home. I get it. Teens are regularly trying on different beliefs and personas, to see what...

We often forget that teens have emotional needs that deeply influence their actions, as well. So often teens’ actions are dismissed as simply “adolescent behavior” or… wait for it… puberty! However, understanding your teen’s connection language can also help...

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As parents, educators, family members, and people interacting with children, we tend to wonder about ways to offer them value.  Some people connect to children with ease. Whether they are humorous in a way that encourages children to feel comfortable,...

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The one emotional need that every child needs met consistently is to feel valued. Feeling valued is the first connection language that I always use in order to bond and establish trust with children and teenagers. 

Think about it, how much time have...

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Mission mail is Growth mindset mail for kids!!!

Mission mail is a special newsletter emailed directly to kids! You can sign your child up for the growth-mindset based newsletters here: MISSION MAIL SIGN UP

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Celebrating those you love and being celebrated are important experiences for children to have. Connection is a tremendous part of development.  For this Father's Day, we are focusing on connective experiences between fathers and daughters. 

This Father's Day Kit is the perfect...

Dear Evolved Teacher,

Yep! That's you! Anyone who is dedicated to being a partner or guide to our beautiful children as they navigate this life experience is an evolved teacher. As you know, the work that you do for yourself is just as vital as the experiences that we want for our children.

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Dear Evolved Teacher,

Yep! That's you! Anyone who is dedicated to being a partner or guide to our beautiful children as they navigate this life experience is an evolved teacher. As you know, the work that you do for yourself is just as vital as the experiences that we want for our children.

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