Raise Ready Kids helps parents raise children with the knowledge, skills, character, and purpose they’ll need to thrive as adults. The best way to parent is to immerse children in culture that features the values and mindsets that parents hope their children will adopt. (Best for parents of children in PreK through fifth grade) LISTEN
Preschoolers are in the thick of learning how to manage their emotions. You can help by paying close attention to your child so that they feel heard, which is just as important and beneficial to preschoolers as it is to adults. (Best for parents of children in PreK through fifth grade) LISTEN
Inspired by the communication style of pilots, Pilot Voice shows you how to talk in ways that increase the chances that your child will be able to hear and respond positively. To speak with Pilot Voice: slow down, lower the pitch, and moderate the volume. (Best for parents of children in PreK through fifth grade) LISTEN
Because children learn so much from watching parents manage their emotions, the most important thing for you to do when your child is pushing your buttons is to stay calm — radically calm. When your child’s energy goes up, your energy should go down. (Best for parents of children in PreK through fifth grade) LISTEN
A good night’s sleep helps your child learn better, while healthy eating sets the stage for lifelong well-being. Get sleep and nutrition right, and many other aspects of life will be easier and more rewarding for you and your child, now and later. (Best for parents of children in PreK through fifth grade) LISTEN
Research shows spiritual practice improves children’s well-being. Spiritual Mentoring encourages you to consider participating in spiritual (not necessarily religious) community to help your child grow in their capacity to connect, feel awe, and make ethical choices. (Best for parents of children in PreK through fifth grade) LISTEN
The best way to parent your child is to think less in terms of “parenting” and more in terms of culture-building. Consider what mindsets and values you hope your child will develop, build a home culture awash in those mindsets and values, and then let the culture do the heavy lifting. (Best for parents of children in PreK through fifth grade) LISTEN
You build your child’s capacity to manage emotions and solve problems by listening; acknowledging emotions; and “noodling” through challenges together. By keeping your child in the driver’s seat, you’ll foster confidence as well as skills. (Best for parents of children in K through fifth grade) LISTEN
Children develop the identity of “learner” when parents share their love of learning while providing unconditional love. Learner Identity helps you raise a child who is motivated to learn — even when it isn’t fun and no rewards are offered. (Best for parents of children in K through fifth grade) LISTEN
Everyday conversation is how we understand and care for each other, but technology often gets in the way. You can overcome the obstacles and foster rich conversation in your family by shifting priorities and treating children as equals. (Best for parents of children in K through fifth grade) LISTEN
By playing with numbers in everyday life, you give your child practice moving between seeing numbers as concepts and seeing them as products of procedures. This will help your child build everyday number sense and succeed at higher level math. (Best for parents of children in first through fifth grade) LISTEN
Learn how sleep provides time for essential “housekeeping” functions that keep the brain healthy. In addition, exercise fosters brain activity that tamps down anxiety, reduces the risk of depression, accelerates learning, and keeps the heart healthy. (Best for parents of children in first through fifth grade) LISTEN
Children learn the most about character by watching adults. By encouraging you to reflect on what your child is learning by watching you, Character Modeling helps you raise a child who sees other human beings first and foremost as fellow-traveler sacred spirits. (Best for parents of children in second through fifth grade) LISTEN
Many children have limited opportunities to form strong relationships with adults outside their immediate family. Root Tenders is an approach to cultivating relationships between children and adults who can help them develop important character strengths. (Best for parents of children in second through fifth grade) LISTEN
