How My Why Helps Me
So, you'd think I would have it all figured out! Though Yellow Parachute is all about enacting and teaching a growth mindset to students, there are times when I forget to remember it for myself. Sometimes we ask ourselves, [...]
How YP Learners Change the World
What makes a student capable of great impact and influence on the world? What can allow them to succeed and grow? We know it's not just about taking tests or doing homework, these things are not always accurate ways [...]
Harness the Power of Your Subconscious Mind
First of all, your brain is amazing. And I’m not just saying that to be nice. Today’s scientific advancements enable us to observe the amazing activities happening in the brain that connect our conscious and subconscious minds -- and the way [...]
What Are You Really Doing When You Trust Your Gut?
Check out our new FREE Grit and Grace series! From mothers advocating for their children to ACT test-takers working hard to take their best tests, we repeat an emphatic, "Trust your gut." We're referring to that [...]
Stuck? Check In With Your Emotions
Check out our new FREE Grit and Grace series to find your Why! You’ve set your vision and your goals, and they’re connected to your WHY. You’re diligently working on your plan for the day...and you [...]
Learning How to Learn
Science has come a long way in understanding how the brain develops, changes, and learns. However, education programs as a whole have not yet caught up. So we see a big gap between what we know kids need, and [...]
Why Yellow Parachute “Learning Partners”
What does the "Learning Partners" part of Yellow Parachute Learning Partners really mean? Today, Cara dives into what it means for you and for your kids. Being a learning partner isn't just knowing things or trying harder. Cara and [...]
The Evolution of Yellow Parachute, Our Philosophy, and Learning How to Learn
Join the evolution of Yellow Parachute, how it started, and how it has adapted and changed throughout the years. As a parent, Cara knows and understands the struggles and joys of learning and parenting, and now she can share [...]
The Place I Come From When I talk about “Grit & Grace”
I can’t go on that stage and talk about authenticity and courage when I don't feel authentic or brave. I just physically cannot do it. I’m not here so my business self can talk to their business selves. I’m here [...]
Listen To Your Own Voice
The richest experiences in our lives aren’t when we’re clamoring for validation from others but when we’re listening to our own voice—doing something that matters, doing it well, and doing it in the service of a greater cause. Pause for [...]
