Setting and achieving goals helps kids (and grown-ups) build self-esteem — and teaches perseverance, too. When children set goals, it helps them practice executive function skills like planning.

"When you set goals together, it gives yourself and the kids some more accountability. And that's really what it's about," Dr ...

When the new school year starts it’s a busy time. Families are finding backpacks and bus passes and digging out lunch boxes. We help our students get ready for their first day the best we can, often ...

Dr. Karen Streeter explains why goal setting matters for children and how SMART goals can build critical thinking skills, ...

Spring break is right around the corner and while everyone needs a brain break, unstructured time can be hard for kids who thrive on a routine. Help your kids keep from getting too restless by working ...

This is a common picture in several households: every January rolls around, and suddenly everyone’s got big ideas — kids and adults both. We make these grand New Year’s resolutions, but let’s be real, ...

Spring is the perfect time for a reset—an opportunity to reflect on progress, adjust goals and finish the school year strong. For students, the mid-year stretch is a chance to assess their learning, ...

News Hub: Why Kids Benefit from Goal-Setting New research suggests the inability to set personal goals is a weak spot for U.S. children and hurting their academic achievement. Sue Shellenbarger ...