A Kids Co. Blog

How do I teach my kids about optimism?

by Yazmin Macias / Jul 29, 2022

Author Meir Kay breaks down and explains what optimism is to kids. Teaching kids the different ways optimism shows up in life, from the way it affects our mindset to the way it affects how the world sees us. Learning about the opposite of optimism, pessimism, and how to not let pessimism influence our goals or how we see ourselves.

Talking to kids about depression

by Yazmin Macias / Jul 29, 2022

Teaching kids what depression is and diving into how it can affect the people who have it. Author of A Kids Book About Depression, Kileah McIlvain talks about what it feels like to have depression and how kids can be supportive of loved ones who have it.

How do I talk about God to my kids?

by Yazmin Macias / Jul 29, 2022

Author Paul J. Pastor opens the conversation with parents and kids about God and spirituality. Answering common questions kids may have and encouraging kids to always be full of wonder and curiosity for the world around them.

Talking to kids about shame

by Yazmin Macias / Jul 29, 2022
 Jamie Latourneau talks with kids through the feelings that come alongside shame using a personal example from her childhood. Talking to kids about what to do when feeling shameful, and giving them reassurance on working past those feelings.  

How do I help my kid with their anxiety?

by Yazmin Macias / Jul 29, 2022

Helping kids recognize when they are feeling anxious and how to offer reassurance about having anxiety. Ross Szabo speaks about his personal experience growing up with anxiety and offers kids tools and resources to help them feel at ease with their anxiety.  

How can I help my kid deal with change?

by Yazmin Macias / Jul 29, 2022
Supporting kids through different life changes and the fears or emotions that come with change. How to help kids deal with and feel normal about big life changes or changes in their surroundings. David Kim talks to kids about his experience with constant change and encourages them to welcome change to their lives.

How do I talk to my kid about sexual abuse?

by Yazmin Macias / Jul 29, 2022
How to approach the topic of sexual abuse and explain what it is to kids. In this episode, author Evelyn Yang talks to kids about finding trusted adults and feeling comfortable speaking out if they experience sexual abuse.

Helping kids practice mindfulness

by Yazmin Macias / Jul 29, 2022

Author Caverly Morgan teaches kids the importance of mindfulness and how staying in the present moment helps kids experience life fully. Providing ways to make mindfulness easy for kids to practice.