"You're so strong!" is a compliment given mostly when someone is smiling while life is tossing them around like they're bull riding. Mental strength means thriving despite life’s fires (or Mondays).

As parents, it's our job to give our kids the tools they need to face struggle without breaking. I've studied over 200 parent-child relationships, and I'm a mother myself. My goal has always been to ...

Imagine a child who is able to say, “I’m nervous right now,” when walking into a new social situation. Or picture a teenager who takes a few deep breaths and says to their friend, “I understand you’re ...

When life takes a swing at you, most people freeze or fall into old habits that don’t actually help. Mentally strong people aren’t immune to stress, but they’ve learned how to steady themselves with ...