Sportsmanship signifies virtues uplifted by society - fairness, self-control, courage, persistence, respect, morality, goal-directed behavior, and more. Additionally, research suggests a correlated relationship between sportsmanship and happiness (Özsari, et al., 2023). So what does sportsmanship look like?  

Five finger breathing is a simple mindfulness activity used to help reduce stress, ease anxiety, and calm big emotions.

Cupcake breathing is a simple tool you can use with your child to help them calm down. This is a great technique to practice when your kiddo is feeling angry, upset, or nervous!

E bikes have taken the South Bay by storm. This community issue has created conflict at various levels. As academic literature and public policy work to keep our bikers safe. Here are some considerations to determine when your child is ready for an e-bike of their own.

Ah yes, adolescence is here. I offer you this mantra of “complain but comply” to help you through this next developmental stage of adolescence. Ennui is alive and well. I can already hear the dramatic “ugh,” the sharp comment, the slamming door, and the sarcastic eye roll. You might not be able to stop this, but you can help them through this. Here’s what to expect at eleven…

RAIN is a mindfulness exercise created by Dr Tara Brach to help process difficult emotions, sensations, and experiences. This is a helpful technique to process feelings of anxiety, depression, stress, and more.

Breaking down worry, anxiety, and fear in the aftermath of the Los Angeles Fires.

Strategies, books, and resources to help kids during the Los Angeles fires.

Read about the social emotional development of 10 year olds.

Self-talk shapes our beliefs about ourselves, others, and the world. With mindfulness, we can transform negative thinking patterns by catching it, checking it, and changing it. Let’s look at some positive examples we can fill our minds with instead.

Choices and Limits - How to Increase Cooperation

Click here to learn about social emotional milestones of seven year olds.

Rainbow Breathing