Neuroplasticity
Do you ever feel like you’re stuck in negative patterns with your kids? Like there are certain events and behaviors that repeat daily - telling [...]
Surviving? Our kids ought to be thriving in school
Do you argue about the same school-related problems every evening? See tears or anger that you don’t understand? Feel like you have to ride your [...]
The Coalescence of Passion in the Pursuit of Purpose
If you would have told me last June that I would be opening the doors of a small private middle school in September, I would [...]
How “letting go” in the right way can help your kids flourish
“Say it, Mom,” she whisper-coached. “I am good enough.” My daughter pressed her hand into mine, her forehead to my temple. “I am good enough,” [...]
The not-so-secret ways to reset your brain
Yellow Parachute thinks about the whole picture when it comes to succeeding in the classroom. Just like a coach must consider the physical and mental [...]
The Journey Starts Now: How To Discover What Motivates Us
20 years ago, I had a big list of ideas and a whole lot of ambition. I knew that I wanted to help students transform [...]
A timeout could be just the thing we all need
We’re encouraged to always say yes to more. And with technology—it’s easier to do more, to have bigger and better dreams. But I think the [...]
A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Steps
Imagine that black pair of boots that keep showing up on your Facebook feed. The ones that would go with everything you own, including that [...]
What we talk about when we talk about self-doubt
A lot of people ask why we at Yellow Parachute talk so much about self-doubt. If our intentions are to inspire, then why focus on [...]
When The Light Gets In, You Know Who You Are
Our rescue dog Allie’s middle name is Grace. Hers is a story of where the light gets in. But it wouldn’t be a story about [...]