Kong Academy Blogs
Teaching Kids Resilience By Using Words Like “Not Yet” Over “I Can’t”
Teach your child the power of "yet" over "can't." Help them embrace challenges and develop a growth mindset.
Goal Setting For Kids & New Year’s Resolutions
Teach your children effective goal-setting skills with fun examples and simple steps. Visit Kong Academy for more tips!
How Self-Awareness & Self-Control Grow Together for Kids
Self awareness and self control are critical life skills for your child. We show how these are connected and some strategies to help nurture these...
16 Growth Mindset Activities That Help Kids Become Confident & Self-Reliant
Help your kids develop a growth mindset, and they'll see challenges as opportunities, and bounce back from failure. Here are 16 growth mindset activities.
Fostering Generosity in Kids This Holiday Season
Hey Seattle parents! With the holidays upon us, it's the perfect time to nurture the spirit of generosity in our children. Not only does this...
Understanding The Pivotal Role Parents Play In Developing Gratitude For Kids
Parents can help to develop gratitude in kids, even starting at a young age. This will help them to become socially aware.
The Best 8 Brain Break Videos To Get Kids Moving From Ages 4-10
Here are the best 8 brain break videos kids will love! Minecraft, monsters, ninjas and more. Come check them out.
The Best 21 Brain Break Games For Kids With All Their Favorite Characters
Join us for 21 different brain break games featuring your favorite characters from Pokemon, Super Mario, Minecraft, and more.
Understanding Empathy Development Stages So You Know How Your Kids Are Doing
Understanding the stages of empathy development is crucial because it directly impacts children's ability to build and maintain relationships, collaborate with peers, and navigate social...
Movement Breaks To Limit Screen Time For Kids
Movement breaks help to limit your child's screen time. They provide a short burst of physical activity that improve focus, mood and physical fitness.
Teach Your Kids How To Resolve Conflicts Without Needing To Run To Mom Or Dad
If you teach your kids how to resolve conflicts without your help you'll empower them to solve problems independently and navigate challenging situations.
10 Ways To Teach Kids How To Turn “I Can’t Do It” Into “I Can Do It”
When you child is frustrated or lacks confidence you might hear "I can't do it" but with these 10 tips you can turn that into...
How To Teach Conflict Resolution Skills To Kids So They Get It
If it's fighting over toys, a disagreement on the playground or sibling rivalry, you'll need to teach your kids the skills they need for conflict...
4 Brain Breaks For Kindergartners + Videos To Get Them Engaged
Young children have shorter attention spans, so it's crucial to give them opportunities to take breaks and recharge. This is where brain breaks come in.
How To Help Your Child Become Mentally Strong And Resilient In Life
At Kong academy, we prepare children to be resilient and mentally strong. Having mental strength and a growth mindset sets children up in order to...
17 Decision-Making Skills For Kids Under 12 That Build Confidence & Independence
Making decisions is an important skill for your child. Here are some decision making skills that will build their confidence and help them become independent.
Teaching Kids How To Do Hard Things
Children develop resilience and perseverance as they tackle challenging tasks. These activities can help your child learn how to do hard things.
Teaching Empathy for Kids So They Hone The Skill While They’re Young
Empathy is an important, but difficult concept to teach your kids. It's important to start young so they can cultivate, curate and practice this skill.
13 Social Skills Activities That Are Fun For Young Kids & Teach Valuable Lessons
Social skills are important for young kids to learn. They help your child form the foundation for communication, relationship building and emotion regulation.
12 Ways Kids Learn How To Be Independent
Teaching kids to be independent has many benefits. Here are some simple and effective ways to help kids learn to be independent.
10 Responsible Decision-Making Activities That All Kids Benefit From Knowing
Children benefit from decision making activities. Here are some activities to help children of all ages learn accountability, become resilient and adaptable.
Teaching Kids to Use an Anger Thermometer to Understand Their Feelings
An anger thermometer will help your children understand their feelings and regulate their emotions. It can be adapted to any emotion your child is feeling.
14 Self Confidence Boosting Activities That Kids Naturally Love
Boosting your child's self-confidence is crucial for their development and happiness. Fortunately, there are plenty of confidence building activities that not only help in nurturing...
How To Help Your Kid When They Tell You Their Emotions Are All Over The Place
When your child comes to you feeling emotionally overwhelmed, saying their emotions are all over the place, it's a critical moment for support and understanding....
Preparing Your Kid For End Of The School Year So They Keep Growing Over The Summer
As the school year winds down, every parent faces the same challenge: how to keep their child engaged and growing over the summer break. It...
9 Ways To Give Your Kid A Much Needed Brain Break So They Can Reset & Recharge
Giving your child a brain break is essential for helping them reset and recharge, especially after long periods of focused activity or learning. These short,...
How Children Learn The Very Best (With Less Struggles For Mom and Dad)
If you're like most parents or caregivers I know, you're probably on the lookout for ways to help your child learn and grow, without all...
Surviving the First Week Back to School: 5 Tips for Sanity
We spent the last few weeks sharing tips and tricks with you all on how to prep your kids and your family for the “Back...
Helping Kids With Social Awkwardness So They Have A Better Chance At Making Friends
We all want the best for our little ones, and one of the most heartwarming sights is seeing them surrounded by friends, giggling, and having...
Back 2 School: Crafting Healthy Habits for Back-To-School Success
After summer’s relaxed routines, the back-to-school rush often comes as a shock to our systems. Ours and our kids’ systems. The abrupt schedule change can...
How To Help Nervous Kids Be Ready To Go Back to School
The start of a new school year often ignites a blend of excitement and anxiety in students and parents alike. While the promise of new...
Back 2 School: How to say goodbye to your morning stress
We’ve all been there – kids running late, lunches still not packed, meltdowns over missing shoes. Mornings can feel frantic and stressful on the first...
Learning through Play: The Powerful Impact of Dolls
With the recent release of the new Barbie movie stirring up childhood memories for many of us, it's the perfect time to delve into the...
The Power of Repetition in Childhood Learning: Insights from Leading Experts
We all know how much our little ones adore repetition, right? It may leave us feeling “a tad exhausted” at times, but guess what? Researchers...
Fun Activities For Your Kid’s Next Play Date
Play dates are vital for the healthy development of our children. The social interactions allow kids to enhance their social skills, emotional regulation, and cognitive...
Successful Summer Routine: Align Summer Expectations with Your Kids
And with this exciting transition, it's important to address the potential misalignment of expectations between you and your kids. We all have our own ideas...
How To Make an Effective Apology & Better Your Relationships
Apologies play a really important role in building strong personal relationships. At Kong Academy, we believe in equipping children with the necessary tools to thrive...
Empowering Kids: Cultivating Independence in a Changing World
Over the years, many activities that were once considered “normal” for children have faced increased scrutiny and deemed unsafe or inappropriate. The Society of Research...
Mother’s Day Debrief : Let’s Be Real
I've had my fair share of less-than-stellar Mother's Days, where my hopes were crushed and I ended up feeling disappointed.
Motherhood and Overwhelm: Don’t Do Everything Yourself
Last year, I had an epiphany that our family only had a few summers left before our boys would go off to do their own...
Got A Kid Who’s Easily Discouraged?
Do you have a child who shies away from challenges or avoids trying new things? As a parent, it can be frustrating to see your...
No Screens at the Table
Resorting to screens when you go out to eat with your kids seems to be a tempting way to “keep the kids quiet”, which might...
More Risk Fewer Injuries
Last week we shared a little about Risk Play (read the blog post here). We told you that it is a developmental NEED in your...
What Freaks You Out?
You know the things that make you want to scream “STOOOOPPPPP IT RIGHT NOW” at the top of your lungs. Is it roughhousing in the...
Tips on Encouraging Children to Join Co- Curricular Activities
Co-curricular activities are an effective extension of student learning and development beyond the regular school curriculum. A study conducted on the Gurukulam Schools in India...
School Success Starts with Names
The start of a new school year can feel overwhelming for kids with a classroom full of unfamiliar faces. However, we can ease this transition...
How Kids Develop Social & Emotional Competence As They Grow
As a parent, it’s incredible to witness how your kids grow. And while they grow in so many different ways, the development of social and...
5 Ways Families Can Be Helpers
November is always a welcomed reminder for gratitude and thankfulness. Looking back on the year as the days grow shorter gives us a chance to...
Help, my child is a perfectionist!
Many kids come across as being “perfectionist”, they don’t want to try new things and get really upset when the result they get does not...
Say how you feel and ask for what you need
Welcome everybody to Kong Academy! My name is Curt Jordan. I am the founder, and I’m here to talk to you today about the importance...
Kids Need Healthy Risk
A lot of times parents have this avoidance of risk because we want to keep our kids safe. That’s our job. We have to keep...
6 Important Life Skills Kids Learn By Playing Games
Teaching kids accountability isn't just about getting them to say sorry when they mess up. It's about instilling a mindset of responsibility, fairness, and integrity...
Parents: Talk to your Kids about their Strengths and Limitations!
Hello everybody. My name is Curt Jordan. Today, I wanted to talk to you about building your kids’ abilities to accurately assess their strengths versus...
Conflict Resolution
This morning we had an argument between Lucas and Danny, my partner’s sons. They were arguing about the fact that one of them was kicking...
One Simple Way to Avoid Power Struggles with Your Kid
If your kid is constantly fighting with you over every single decision you make, how are you supposed to deal with it? I’d suggest you...
How to Guide Kids to Be Helpers
What can you do if your kids are not as helpful as you want them to be (and let’s face it, most kids aren’t)? The...
Teaching Social Awareness To Kids Through Games & Play
In today's world, where connections and understanding between people are more important than ever, teaching your kids about social awareness is a big deal.
How Does A Growth Mindset Set Your Kids Up To Win In Life?
Have you ever caught yourself marveling at the boundless energy and curiosity of kids? They have this incredible ability to dream big.
Navigating Parenting in a High Achievement World
In our modern society, where achievement often overshadows individual growth, parents face the daunting task of balancing their child's developmental needs with external pressures for...
Building Resilience in kids: Simple strategies for stronger futures
Building Resilience in kids is essential for them to grow up to be happy and fulfilled. The world is full of uncertainties and challenges. The...
Confidence Building Activities For Kids
Confidence-building exercises are essential for kids to develop this crucial life skill at a younger age. We do not improve what we do not practice.
How a Family can beat the Winters Blues
You know the rainy season can be a challenge with its relentless drizzle and the sun going down at 4pm, but this time of year...
Our Secret Recipe for a Memorable Thanksgiving
Hey, there! Thanksgiving excitement in the air? It’s that special time of year when our homes brim with the laughter and chatter of loved ones.
Making the Most of Family Meal Times
Thanksgiving is coming up, and it gives us a chance to reflect on the value of family meals, why they are so special, and how...
Your Parent Guide Empowering Your Child to Stand Strong against Bullying
October’s cool breeze brings with it the vibrant changes of fall and an important reminder: it's Bullying Prevention Month. This period isn't just about acknowledging...
Expert Tips for a Safe & Magical Halloween for your Kids
Halloween represents a tremendous social and emotional learning opportunity. This night of frightful fun allows children to explore boundaries, experience responsibility, and practice social interactions....
How to Help Kids Face Their Fears: A Guide for Parents this Halloween
Halloween is right around the corner, a time filled with spooky decorations, eerie sounds, and the thrill of trick-or-treating. For some children, however, this season...
No Time, No Problem: Play Secrets for Busy Parents!
If you want a strong healthy relationship with your child then play with them. In today's fast-paced world, many parents find themselves caught in the...
Screen Time Danger: Are You Harming Your Child?
Want to know why kids today are struggling? Why behavioral problems are on the rise!?
Nurturing Kids in the Age of Achievement Pressure
If you want your child to succeed in their independence then keep reading, because every parent dreams of their child's success. We're inundated with stories...
Helping Kids Handle Big Emotions: A Parent’s Guide
As a parent, we have all dealt with our children experiencing “big feelings” like anger, excitement or frustration that they have trouble controlling. These intense...