The Bravely Press Blog

• What to Say When Your Kid Says "I'm Not Good at This"

  Your kid tries once, fails, and announces they're "just not good at it." Here's the psychology behind that sentence — and the one word that changes it.

• What to Say Instead of "Calm Down" (When Your Kid Is Losing It)

  "Calm down" has never once calmed a kid down. Here's why it backfires — and the exact words to use instead when your kid is melting down.

• Do Bedtime Stories Actually Do Anything?

  Most bedtime stories are sweet but forgettable. Here's the psychology of the ones that quietly build resilient, brave kids — and how to read for it tonight.