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

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.

Q: I set a lot of goals for last year-- but I only managed to reach a couple of them. Do you have any tips for motivation to keep going? There's a military training school in Vermont that puts ...

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 ...

Goals are important for kids and adults alike because they’re motivational. If we know where we want to go, we can find a path. But not all goals have the same impact on our emotional health.