The Grow Journal Blog

Lunchtime Love: The Power of a Lunchbox Note    You've likely heard of positive affirmations before - short, empowering statements that encourage a positive mindset and self-belief.  Using positive affirmations with our kids may seem simple on the surface, but their simplicity is a big part of what makes them...

Celebrating World Gratitude Day - The What and Why In our often busy lives it’s easy to forget to pause and appreciate all the things we are truly lucky to have. World Gratitude Day, celebrated annually on September 21st, reminds us to do just that. World Gratitude Day is dedicated...

R U OK? Day: Teaching Kids the Power of Connection Featuring artwork by Dunghutti artist, Aunty Cynthia Younie In today's world, digital communications are on the rise, and screens often replace face-to-face conversations. Whilst there are so many benefits to this, the value of developing deep connections, and connecting in...

Most people have heard the term mindfulness, but do you know what it means? Often it makes people think of meditation and yoga. And yes it is closely associated with both these things because they share a common goal of promoting present moment awareness, self-awareness, and overall well-being. But mindfulness...

  Why did We Create The Teen Edition of The Grow Journal? I can’t pinpoint exactly when we decided to create a Teen Journal. And on reflection it doesn’t come down to just one reason, there are many! Firstly, we truly loved creating the Kids Journal. And we get so much joy...

Unlocking Potential: Teaching Kids and Teens the Power of a Growth Mindset A growth mindset is the belief that abilities and intelligence can be developed through practice and learning. It is the understanding that challenges, setbacks, and mistakes are not negative things, they are opportunities for growth and improvement.  Why...

Practical tips to support peaceful bedtimes for kids and teens

When we began ‘The Grow Journal’, we had big dreams for creating a resource that would positively impact the wellbeing of kids, and give us the flexibility to live the lives we desired. Alongside the dream was a healthy dose of self-questioning. Would we be happy with what we created? Would people ‘get’ it? Would it have the impact we believed it would?  

Connecting with our kids and teens can have a transformational effect on their moods, behaviour, the peace in our homes, and the way we experience parenting.

They created this journal that helps kids to develop resilience and create a positive mindset. You know, the key to raising a resilient child is raising a child that's optimistic, and that sees obstacles in life as things that can be overcome, not things that knock you back and crush you, so it's such a gorgeous journal.

Gratitude has the power to wire our brains to be optimistic and compassionate, making us feel happier. Here are some of the things that happen in our brains when we practice placing our focus on good things in our lives.

Here is a recipe I come back to time and again. Perfect for lunchboxes, uses only one pot, can be double batched and frozen, and easy for kids to help with (it's fun rolling the cookies into balls and putting them on the tray!).

Did you know that as well as feeling good, gratitude is actually good for us? Feeling grateful on a regular basis can have a really powerful effect on our lives.