Jodie's Blog

By Jodie Maddox, Parent Coach and Education Consultant If your child struggles socially, emotionally, or academically, you may feel...

Helping Children and Teens Set and Achieve Healthy Goals Goal-setting is a vital skill that builds confidence, resilience, and...

Why are we hearing so much about teaching coping skills lately? Why the big focus on coping? Having a growth mindset? Helping kids tackle...

As summer winds down and the new school year approaches, many parents and caregivers face the challenge of helping children who struggle...

Summertime can mean slower days, opportunities to play outside for hours, and exciting vacations at the beach, lake, or with the...

This week in my newsletter I asked a dear friend and colleague to give her insight as a mom and veteran educator on helping kids develop...