Category: Parenting

Learning often requires taking a variety of risks, whether it’s being willing to try something new or trying after failing. For children, it is the […]

I don’t care if they read Captain Underpants or unofficial Minecraft fanfiction – I’m just glad my boys love books. I want them to maintain […]

There is a lot of discussion about the risks of kids participating in sports leagues, but if parents are thoughtful about it, these leagues can […]

You may have learned how to use an EpiPen when your child was diagnosed with a food allergy; you were trained in CPR before the […]

In the movie Trolls Together, there is a scene where Poppy and Branch visit Wakai Island. The water around the island looks like mounds of […]

There are plenty of podcasts offering free advice (well, free with ads; just use a promo code to save 10% on this chat therapy app!) […]

There’s a scene in National Lampoons’ “Christmas Vacation” that I’ve never liked (yes, just one). Clark Griswold sneaks into the attic to hide a bag […]

I’ll never forget my maternal grandparents confronting my mom about my weight, essentially telling her that her husky family wouldn’t be allowed to sit on […]

People with eating disorders and body image problems can often trace their experiences back to a doctor’s visit in early childhood when their weight or […]

All the different schools of parenting ( tender parenting , attachment, etc.) address the age-old dilemma of how to get children to listen and follow […]

As nice as it would be to have a perfectly obedient child (although it is quite unusual), you probably also want your child to grow […]

You won’t have to go into debt for your children’s extracurricular activities . At the same time, no parent wants to deny their child’s dream […]

There are many resources available to help adults learn how to protect themselves from online scams, identity theft, and other nefarious schemes. They also help […]

I long ago gave up the fantasy that I could live in a minimal, orderly environment with two children. I declared us a family of […]

Babies don’t come when you call them, but they’re probably just distracted, right? You keep asking older kids to turn down the volume on the […]

The other day I was in a cafe and overheard a group of four people discussing one of my favorite books. Overhearing, I realized that […]

The term “gifted” in education can be somewhat cumbersome, as it implies that some children are better than others. While it is true that children […]

We all want our children to be accepted, included in life, and to form special bonds with their peers. While children are still developing their […]

There is no clear definition of what it means to be “gifted” and the identification of the gifted can vary widely from state to state […]

Whether it’s learning to crawl, the first few unsteady steps, or learning how to hold a pencil, the process of learning motor skills as a […]

My daughter has been coughing for several weeks now. The pediatrician says it’s okay, but I can try a nebulizer if I want to. I […]

I’ve lost my kids on target runs more times than I’d like to admit, so I don’t want to give them more freedom to go […]

Knowing when and how to help your child is one of the biggest challenges parents face. Intervening too quickly means they risk missing out on […]

For siblings of disabled children, life can be hard without anyone thinking about it. They may worry about their sibling when dealing with parents who […]

Do you end each day looking over all the things you haven’t done and wondering how you will fit them into tomorrow’s list? Your child […]

A teenager’s transition through adolescence to college and career is filled with the need for achievement and great uncertainty. That’s why academic advisor and career […]

If physical distance and/or a pesky custody arrangement keeps you apart from your father (or your child) this Father’s Day, perhaps a virtual holiday can […]

If only there was an episode of Bluey for every problem you face as a parent of young children. If only there was a book […]

I started planning for the summer in February and really felt the kids activities were planned: camps , outings, kits, books, gadgets , scooters, travel […]

We usually hear about executive skills in the context of mitigating the executive dysfunction that many teenagers and adults experience. But the executive function does […]

Screen time is often frowned upon in our parenting culture. Parents who allow their children to spend unlimited or a lot of time on tablets […]

If you or your child has experienced anxiety, anger, or other dysregulation, you may be familiar with “grounding techniques,” mindfulness exercises that help calm the […]

Sometimes your child gets into a situation that requires him to “fix” or even sometimes “repent”. Often you will be the one to hand out […]

Anxiety is hard enough to deal with when you have the life experience to tell real threats from imagined ones. We adults may know that […]

If your parenting partner is adamant, can’t stick to an agreement, is manipulative, or even worse, puts your child at the center of a disagreement […]

A zoo or aquarium should be a place where children can learn more about the natural world. But over the past few years, the creatures […]

If you’re overwhelmed, scared, or frustrated with your to-do list or daily routine, this little trick can help. You just need to think a little […]

We know that outdoor recreation is essential for a growing person. But maybe you’re an indoor cat, like me, and struggle to get yourself and […]

I was already an adult before I learned that identifying emotions is the first step in dealing with them. Now I always keep the wheel […]

Life doesn’t always go your way . This is one of the most difficult and universal lessons we learn as we move from infancy to […]