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How Ownership Turns Kids Into Innovators

Srikanth Bolla was born blind in rural India. Schools refused him. Boards told him to drop science. He fought every single one of them and became the first blind international student at MIT. This week, we open Ownership Energy month with his story and one small practice that helps kids understand their choices are the most powerful thing they have.

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The Belief That Keeps Kids Small

Most kids aren't held back by their circumstances. They're held back by a belief that got installed early and never got updated. This week, we close out Self-Trust month with a story about elephants, a skill for helping kids reclaim their inner compass, and a look back at a week of Camp Supernova that reminded us what kids are really capable of.

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How Kids Learn to Think for Themselves

Most kids don't make decisions — they crowdsource them. This week, we explore cognitive autonomy: the practice of forming your own view before polling the room. We share the story of a man who made the most consequential decision of his life alone, in a prison cell. Plus a free ice cream printable that turns this week's skill into a summer game the whole family can play.

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The Real Reason Kids Stop Speaking Up

Self-trust isn't just about gut instincts. This week, it's about voice — and what happens when kids learn to say the true thing, not just the easy thing. We share the story of a Sudanese teenager who stepped onto an international pitch for the first time, lost by 17, and still found the right words. Plus a simple practice to help your child do the same.

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Uncategorized Raising Empowered Kids JV LLC Uncategorized Raising Empowered Kids JV LLC

Bedtime Was Just a Suggestion

Bedtime doesn’t have to be a nightly battle. With these 12 tuck-in games, you can swap stalls and scrolls for giggles and connection — and still get everyone to sleep without losing your mind.

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How to help your kids want better sleep

If kids are going to take sleep seriously, they need to know why it actually matters—to them. It affects the things they care about most: how they feel, how they play, how they connect, and how they grow.

Here are five surprising, science-backed facts that we hope will help your kids start to see sleep as something worth protecting.

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Forget Perfect. Start Thriving.

Back-to-school doesn’t need to mean back to burnout. This free Thrive Guide helps parents reset routines, boost energy, and support the head, heart, and gut—without chasing perfection. Just smart, doable shifts for a smoother school year.

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Uncategorized Adam & Matthew Toren Uncategorized Adam & Matthew Toren

Pause. Power. Launch.

What do astronauts and kids have in common? More than you might think. Just like space missions, raising empowered kids takes focus, preparation, and a calm mindset—especially in a world full of noise. Explore how mindfulness fuels resilience and confidence from the inside out.

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Uncategorized Amarie Skrzyp Uncategorized Amarie Skrzyp

Acknowledging the Mini Milestones

So I’m learning to honor these little moments, whether I embrace them with joy or acknowledge them with quiet reluctance. It’s hard to watch the baby phase slip away. It moves far too fast. But with each of these “last firsts,” I get a clearer glimpse of who she’s becoming — and I couldn’t be more proud.

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Uncategorized Tammy Vallieres Uncategorized Tammy Vallieres

Emotions in Motion

Step inside The Greatest Me Show, where martial arts meets emotional smarts! Hero Intelligence Teacher Tammy shares how kids are learning to manage big feelings through Harmony Hare’s 3 voices—and how you can bring this magic home.

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Uncategorized Adam & Matthew Toren Uncategorized Adam & Matthew Toren

Growing an Emotional Portfolio

Emotions are like investments—diversify wisely! Learn how to help your kids build emotional resilience, plus hear Kobe Bryant’s powerful advice for handling life’s highs and lows. A simple tool inside to get you started!

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Uncategorized Tammy Vallieres Uncategorized Tammy Vallieres

Victim, Villain, or Hero—who’s talking?

The Victim and Villain voices so often speak up first—they’re trying to keep us safe from risk, even if it holds us back. But with the right awareness and practice, kids can learn to pause... and give the Hero voice a chance to lead. Ready to grow some good trees? Let’s go.

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