Social Interactions and Their Role in Growth A Life-Changing Playdate One afternoon, my 8-year-old son came home from a playdate with his best friend, grinning from ear to ear. He couldn’t stop talking about the soccer game they played and the new trick he learned. That evening, as I tucked...

How Sugar and Processed Foods Impact Growth The Candy Debate at Dinner It started with a simple question: “Mom, can I have candy after dinner?” My 8-year-old son was staring at a brightly colored packet of gummy bears as if it were the answer to all his problems. “Just one,”...

Growth and the Power of Gratitude The Day Gratitude Changed Everything One evening, as I tucked my 10-year-old daughter into bed, she sighed and said, “I wish I was taller like Mia in my class. She always wins at basketball.” My heart sank. I realized she was comparing herself to...