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To Smile or Cry
My wife showed me a YouTube video of a baby seated on an oversized couch. One of the pillows, just above the baby’s head, shifted with her motion and came tumbling down to bonk her on the noggin. The shock in her eyes and look on her face seemed to comm
Family & Parenting | Parenting
Does being a parent make you feel lonely and burned out? A new survey says you're not alone.
A new survey finds that 66% of parents report feeling isolated and lonely. Here's what they can do.
Psychology | Psychology & Psychological Research
What Do We Mean by Three Kinds Of Time? - Gordon Training International
Many times, the cause of problems and conflicts in families is an imbalance in the way that parents and children spend time. In P.E.T., we talk about
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
It’s Time to Expand How We Discuss Egg Freezing
Mainstreaming the discussion around egg freezing seems like a win for everyone. But that normalization can cost patients a fuller, more nuanced picture of what they can expect.
Miscellaneous | Jewish Wisdom
What Can the Hebrew Word for “Parenting” Teach You?
The Latin word parente, the origin of the English word parent, means to bring forth, to give birth, or to produce, highlighting the physical role parents play in the creation of a child.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
13 Reasons Why Your Child Doesn’t Listen | Psychology Today United Kingdom
And what to do about each one.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
More than 20% of teens have seriously considered suicide. Psychologists and communities can help tackle the problem
Reports show increasing rates of suicide, with youth of color and LGBTQ youth most affected—all against a backdrop of teens reporting high levels of hopelessness, sadness, loneliness, and suicidal ideation.
Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help
How To Give Constructive Criticism That's Actually Constructive
Given thoughtfully and at the right time, constructive criticism is extremely valuable. These tips can ensure the criticism you give is actually constructive.
Family & Parenting | Family & Parenting
Teenagers who have positive relationships with their parents tend to have better outcomes as adults
Parenting teenagers can be challenging, but a new study shows that those efforts ultimately pay off.
Family & Parenting | Parenting
7 Ways to Be a More Patient Parent, According to a Patience Expert
Patience is a skill. And like any other skill, it can be nurtured and grown. These experts offer tips on how to be more patient as a parent and person.
Politics | Op-Ed
The Question Fools Don’t Ask
What would you think of a person who never asked the price of anything he or she bought? You would assume the person was inordinately wealthy. But if the person…
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
I talked to 70 parents who raised highly successful adults—here's the 'rare' skill they all taught their kids
Parenting expert and author Margot Bisnow, who is a mother to two entrepreneurial sons, interviewed 70 families who raised confident and successful kids. Here's the "rare" skill they all taught their kids at an early age.
Family & Parenting | Family & Parenting
Oh How I Hate The Daily Homework Battle
Is this REALLY necessary?
Family & Parenting | Parenting
Is My Kid Being Bullied? 12 Red Flags To Watch For, Says A Therapist
The ways in which children cope with bullying aren’t always obvious to them — or to adults. A therapist and behavior analyst on the red flags to watch for.
Family & Parenting | Parenting
I talked to 70 parents of highly successful adults—here are 5 phrases they always said to their kids
Parenting expert and author Margot Bisnow, who is a mother to two entrepreneurial sons, interviewed 70 families who raised confident, smart and successful kids. Here's are the five things they said to their kids every day.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
The Best Ages for Kids to Learn to Read, Speak New Languages, and Other Skills
Parenting a new human means making sure they have all the skills they need to thrive. But that can be a stressful proposition—not least because of all the conflicting advice out there.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
Want to Raise Successful Boys? Science Says Do This (but Their Schools Probably Won’t)
Students—especially boys—need hours of physical activity every day and they aren’t getting enough.
Psychology | Psychology
When a Controlling Mother Plays the Victim | Psychology Today
The complex effects of having a martyr mom.
Family & Parenting | Family & Parenting
I'm a dad who wants schools to teach kids how to read—not how to be gender fluid
Like so many other parents in America, I was fed up.
Family & Parenting | Parenting
What really happens when babies are left to cry it out?
Some parents see "sleep training" as the key to a good night's rest. Others argue that it's distressing for babies. What do scientists say about its risks and benefits?
Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help
How to Talk to Your Kids About the Crisis In Ukraine
The Thrive Guide to helping your kids process the war, boost their resilience and reduce their stress.
Health & Fitness | Psychology!
Teens who are “addicted” to TikTok experience worse depression and anxiety, and in turn, reduced working memory capacity
A study among teenage TikTok users found that those who showed addictive tendencies toward the platform performed worse when recalling number sequences. The findings, published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, furt
Politics | Politics
Parents wise up about Critical Race Theory
NBC News published an exposé on how parents, citizens and state lawmakers are demanding more transparency and seeking an end to the teaching of critical race theory and extreme gender ideology in public schools.
Politics | Politics
Michigan Democratic Party deletes social post claiming parents aren’t ‘client of the public school’
Facebook post ignited a hailstorm of criticism as the debate over parental rights continues to rage across America.
Politics | Politics
Ted Cruz Can't Run the Country – He Can't Even Keep His Kid Off TikTok!
Dear Sen. Cruz – I get it. It's tempting to let your kid have access to places her friends are, like Instagram and TikTok. But at what cost?
Politics | Education or Indoctrination?
Hannah-Jones: Parents Shouldn’t Decide what’s Being Taught In Schools — ‘Leave That to the Educators’
Nikole Hannah-Jones, 1619 Project creator and professor, said Sunday on NBC's "Meet the Press" that parents should not be in charge of deciding what is taught in schools. | Clips
Politics | The Decline Of America
Arizona Mom Threatened With Prison, Placed on Secret Blacklist For Letting Kids Play At the Park
"The market was asking that anyone who didn't need to go into the store to please stay outside," she says.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
Does Having Kids Make You Happy? - The Atlantic
Research has found that having children is terrible for quality of life—but the truth about what parenthood means for happiness is a lot more complicated.
Psychology | Psychology
How Schools Can Help Kids Make Friends Through Masks - The Atlantic
Some kids are struggling to recognize each other through masks—but schools and parents can teach them other skills to compensate.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
Adopting a Baby Is Harder Than Ever - The Atlantic
At a glance, America’s shortage of adoptable babies may seem like a problem. But is adoption meant to provide babies for families, or families for babies?
Politics | Politics
Mandatory masking of school children is a bad idea
Ethically, the onus is on proponents to show that the benefits of masking kids outweigh the costs.
News | Jewish Community
A Chassidic Couple’s Path to Adoption
In spite of our investment in educational efforts, we couldn’t distract ourselves from yearning to have children of our own.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
6 Psychologically Damaging Things Parents Say To Their Kids Without Realizing It | HuffPost Life
Erase these common phrases from your parenting vocabulary.
Advice & Self-Help | Advice
I Have 4 Kids and Work From Home. This Is My Super Simple System for Being Productive
Creating the perfect system is about finding a routine that works for you.
Family & Parenting | Kids
Want to Raise Successful Kids? Science Says These 7 Habits Lead to Incredible Outcomes | Inc.
Nobody said this would be easy.
Psychology | Psychology
Children Who Don't Listen to Their Parents Make Higher Salaries, Study Says
Children who have a tendency to break the rules are likelier to earn more than their peers, a 2015 report notes.
Family & Parenting | Parenting
Kids’ screen time up 50% during pandemic
For most parents, pre-pandemic expectations around screen time are no longer realistic.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
How to keep your kids educated at home during lockdown | WIRED UK
We've collected together the best products and resources to keep your children educated and exercised without having to leave the house
Psychology | Psychology
The Secret to Cultivating Confidence In Our Kids
We can give them the tools they need to succeed — one step at a time.
Family & Parenting | Parenting
5 ways parents can help kids thrive amid remote learning
Here are five strategies and recommendations from experts that can help parents ensure their children are thriving in school this fall, even if they are not in the classroom every day.
Psychology | Psychology
Parental Touch Reduces Pain Responses in Babies' Brains - Neuroscience News
Skin-to-skin contact between a parent and newborn reduces how strongly a baby's brain responds to pain.
Family & Parenting | Kids
Apple Picking near LA: U-Pick Orchards Where It Feels like Fall | Mommy Poppins - Things to Do with Kids
Because picking your own apples is as American as apple pie.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
Parents Have More Synchronised Patterns Of Brain Activity When They’re Together – Research Digest
By Emily Reynolds. Couples who listened to sounds together showed more similar activity in brain areas involved in attention than those who were apart.
Family & Parenting | Parenting
Parents Are Choosing Home School Over School At Home During Pandemic
Parents are opting to home-school their children because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but experts say it might not be for everyone.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
Children Can “Catch” Their Mother’s Stress — Particularly If She Tries To Hide It – Research Digest
By Emily Reynolds. Researchers found "contagion" of physiological stress response from mother to child.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
8 Proven Techniques for Parents to Prioritize Their Mental Health During the Pandemic
Parenting experts and influencers share how they are managing stress and anxiety throughout COVID-19.
Family & Parenting | Jewish Families
9 Ways to Stay Sane With Kids at Home - Insight & Commentary
Rediscover your inner child and play along. Be flexible. Resisting is not going to help in this particular situation.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
Social Media Isn’t Actually Creating Anxiety Or Depression In Teens
An eight-year study conducted by Brigham Young University found that the amount of time spent on social media is not directly increasing anxiety or depression in teenagers.
Psychology | Psychology & Psychological Research
Listening to Your Kids in Times of Stress - Gordon Training International
It goes without saying that stress is all around us—and we’re all trying to keep our sanity. It’s also hard to listen to others when we ourselves
Family & Parenting | Family and Parenting
Family recreates ‘One Day More’ from Les Misérables in hilarious quarantine spoof - Classic FM
“One more day of online school (will we get a change of clothes?)...”
Miscellaneous | Jewish Wisdom
10 Ways to Help an Especially Sensitive Child - Parenting
How can I help her become stronger so she can survive in a world that’s not always fair and tactful, and so that she’s not constantly suffering a maelstrom of emotion?
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
During Adolescence, The Brain 'Rewires' To Prepare For Adulthood
Researchers say that new brain networks "come online" during adolescence, and these fresh connections being made between different parts of the brain help teens cultivate the social skills they need for navigating the world of adulthood.
Family & Parenting | Parenting
People Shared Weird "House Rules" That They Had When They Were Kids And Holy Heck, Parents Are Wild
"We couldn't go into the kitchen barefoot..."
Family & Parenting | Kids
How It Feels to Be the Mom of Kids That Are Being Bullied
"I want to tell you how it feels to stand by the door, waiting for the school bus, and praying, 'Please, God, let him have had a good day,' and knowing the answer two steps after he gets off the school bus."
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
Biological WiFi: Baby & Adult Brains 'Sync Up' While Playing Together - Study Finds
A new study conducted at Princeton University's baby lab has found that infants and adults often share the same brain wavelengths during natural play.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
Children Involved In Organized Sports Less Likely To Have Emotional Difficulties - Study Finds
Children who play organized sports starting at a young age are less likely to deal with emotional issues or difficulties by the age of 12.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
Study: Battling Stress At A Young Age May Actually Extend Lifespan
Stress is hardly considered a good thing, but a surprising new study finds that experiencing adversity early on in life may just extend one's lifespan.
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Parenting Programs Aim to Reduce Girls' Suicide Rate
Mental health is not just an adult issue. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide rates have tripled over the last 15 years among girls 10 to 14 years of age in the United States. More detailed analyses of the data only paint
Psychology | Psychology
Neuroscience shows that our gut instincts about only children are right
Kids with no siblings get all their parents' attention, but are their brains different?
Family & Parenting | Parenting
14 Secrets to Being a Happy Parent
Here are common parental expectations and how (and why) it's ok to let them go.
Advice & Self-Help | Parenting
‘I was an intruder’: what it’s like to be your parents’ least favourite child
Many mothers and fathers admit to having a preferred child – and experts say that being a sidelined sibling can cause serious problems
Psychology | Health & Wellbeing
Exposure to Air Pollution Bad for Kids Mental Health
Three studies have found that exposure to air pollution in the United States may be especially detrimental to children's mental health.
Family & Parenting | Parenting
Science Says the Most Successful Kids Have Parents Who Do These 5 Things
Children who grow up to be high achievers have parents who do these things differently.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
In the Age of Media Here's How to Teach Girls Self-Worth
Michelle Cove, MEDIAGIRLS founder, shares her tips on how to promote self worth, teach young women confidence, and reframe negativity on social media.
Family & Parenting | Kids
The Right Age to Get a Family Pet
Experts weigh in on the signs your kid is ready for a family pet.
Health & Fitness | Sleep
Another Study Shows Teens Do Better with Later Start Times
Researchers discovered that middle and high school students slept longer and were less likely to be too drowsy to finish their homework if their schools started later in the morning.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
Teens Bonds with Parents Impact How "Fast" They "Grow Up"
Whereas many parents recall rebelling as teens and plotting ways to distance themselves from their parents — including getting their driver’s license and moving out of the house — that desire for independence seems to have waned.
Family & Parenting | Kids
9 Ways to Minimize Stress & Anxiety in Kids
Stress and anxiety are normal intermittent experiences for kids but they are not normal as chronic companions. Here's how you can help minimize stress and anxiety and help your kids be their most healthy selves.
Family & Parenting | Kids
11 Reasons Why Chores Make Kids More Successful (According to Studies)
You’ve been there before: dinner is over, you’ve got a pile of dishes to clear and the kids are—surprisingly—nowhere to be found. It’s a rare kid who clamors to scrub the kitchen, but studies show that assigning chores helps children build life skills and grow into well-adjusted young adults.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
Increase in Glasses for Teens Linked to Screen Time
A new study is warning parents that all that screen time may be behind a stunning rise in children who need prescription glasses.
Family & Parenting | Parenting
My kids hate each other—and I'm afraid that will never change
One of the reasons I had two kids was so they'd have each other to lean on as adults. But now it seems like they might not even end up on speaking terms.
Advice & Self-Help | Dr. Eleanor's Blogs and Articles
Don’t Get Mad, Get Involved: Helping Your Child with Class Behavioral Issues | Eleanor Haspel-Portner | Conscious Life
No parent likes hearing that their child is acting out in class. At first, most of us want to blame ourselves and figure out what we’ve done wrong. When we come up empty, we tend to put the blame on our child, and sometimes we even get angry. The truth
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
Parents, Here’s How to Avoid Doing Battle With Your Picky Eater
Accommodating a finicky diner in the family can be frustrating, but forcing foods isn't the answer.
Family & Parenting | Parenting
10 Weird Things That Happen When You Bring Baby Home From The Hospital, According To Moms
You've had a baby. Congratulations! Your life will never be the same. No really, like never. As a mother of two, I can tell you that every day is an adventure. That's the word us veterans say to the rookies because "adventure" sounds better than
Advice & Self-Help | Advice
How To Talk To Your Kids About Their Rights If They're Stopped By Police
Here's how to talk to your children about their rights, how to show respect to the police, and the hard truth that officers sometimes abuse their power.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
Technology is Distracting Parents from Connecting. Time to Unplug!
“Technoference” and how screens are disrupting parents’ most important relationship.
Family & Parenting | Parenting
13 Funny Stories About Sleep Deprivation From New Parents | Fatherly
From falling asleep standing up at work to accidentally putting breast milk in their cereal, here are 13 funny stories of sleep-deprived parents.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
Having 'Cold,' Unsupportive Mother Linked To Premature Aging, Increased Disease Risk - Study Finds
People who were raised by emotionally-closed or unsupportive mothers are more prone to premature aging and disease later in life, a new study finds.
Science & Technology | Technology
Apple will reportedly limit third-party tracking in kids apps
As tech companies grapple with safety and privacy concerns, Apple will reportedly limit third-party tracking in kids apps starting next week. While the company...
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
Anxiety in preschoolers needs its own kind of therapy | Science News
Researchers are seeking ways to break the link between preschool worries and adult anxiety.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
NIMH » Release of “13 Reasons Why” Associated with Increase in Youth Suicide Rates
A study conducted by researchers at several universities, hospitals, and the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) found that the Netflix show “13 Reasons Why” was associated with a 28.9% increase in suicide rates among U.S. youth ages 10-17 in t
Health & Fitness | Sleep
Self-Soothing Techniques That Will Help Your Toddler Fall Asleep Right Away - Thrive Global
3-year-olds have inordinate amounts of energy and it’s hard to calm them down, but this system of self-soothing really works.
Family & Parenting | Family & Parenting
This Mom's Facebook Post About Expectations For Working Mothers Resonated With Many
It’s not news that motherhood is hard. From before you have the first ultrasound until after your children graduate college, parenting doesn’t stop. But one mom’s Facebook post about expectations for working mothers shows that 3 a.m. diaper changes…
Family & Parenting | Family and Parenting
Why Parenting Without Yelling Is Better for Kids—and You
Inuit parents are a model self control. They don't get angry with their kids or show irritation, maintaining soft tones even when kids misbehave.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
High-School Athletes Are Struggling With Mental Illness - The Atlantic
When high-school sports replicate the training methods and intensity seen at the college level, players feel the toll.
Health & Fitness | Sleep
The Struggle Is Real: Baby Sleep Problems Can Lead To Parental Depression
Most parents of newborns know the struggle that comes with getting babies to sleep through the night. Now a recent study shows baby sleep problems may actually lead to depression for some.
Health & Fitness | Sleep
Study: Babies Introduced To Solid Foods Earlier Sleep Longer, Wake Less Frequently At Night - Study Finds
If getting your infant to wake up less frequently overnight and log more hours of shuteye overall, then this research is for you. A new study finds that babies transitioned to solid food earlier sleep longer and woke less frequently overnight compared to
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
Study: Reading Books To Your Children Every Day Is Worth A Million, Literally - Study Finds
A recent Ohio State University study that found reading five books a day to your children exposes them to about 1.4 million more words by kindergarten than those children who did not have books read to them.
News | News
Nurse adopts baby girl after parents didn't visit for 5 months; judge calls it 'destiny'
Boston nurse Liz Smith tried IVF and sperm donation, but they didn't work. She had given up being a mom, until a lonely baby girl came into her life.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
Children Who Participate In Team Sports May Have Healthier Brains, Study Finds
A recent study by neurologists at Washington University found that participating in team sports in childhood can improve brain structure, and may also lead to fewer instances of depression in boys as young as nine.
Health & Fitness | Health News
Baby Massage, Traditional Indian Style | Gokhale Method Institute
My students sometimes lead me to particularly juicy nuggets that enrich my understanding of posture-related practices in other cultures. Sometimes they simply send me a link to an article; sometimes it is an introduction to a special person. Recently, my
Family & Parenting | Kids
How to Get the Kids Out the Door on Time in the Morning
“Either you have a pleasant morning or everyone gets to school on time.”
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
Teens and Sleep: The Cost of Sleep Deprivation
Lack of adequate sleep is linked to moodiness, risky behavior and injuries
Psychology | Health & Wellbeing
Study: Radiation From Smartphones May Impair Memory In Teens - Study Finds
One recent study gives you good reason to make kids wait as long as possible for their first mobile device: it appears that radiation from phones can hurt a teenager's memory.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
How to Help Teens Weather Their Emotional Storms - The New York Times
A D.I.Y. snow globe full of glitter is an apt metaphor for the emotional chaos of the adolescent brain.
Psychology | Psychology & Psychological Research
Socialism Ruins the Traditional Family Structure, Warns Expert
WASHINGTON—The economic problems brought by socialism are widely known, but the danger the ideology poses to the institution ...
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
Why is it so damn hard to get healthy? - Mind Over Matter [M.O.M.] Healthy Living
Why is it so damn hard to eat healthy? I decided to ask other Mamas the same question. I got hundreds of responses and remarkably, many of them had the same 8 reasons! Here’s a chart of my...
Advice & Self-Help | Parenting
This Dad’s Trick for Getting Picky Kids to Eat Is Brilliant
The idea: Just retire from cooking dinner to stop the flood of complaints from young diners. One parent tried it, and this is what happened.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
Study: Serving Water With School Lunches Could Save Billions, Lower Obesity Rate
A new study that replacing sugary drinks with water in school lunches could help prevent over half a million from becoming obese and save America billions.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
Anxiety in Children and Teens: What all Parents Need to Know -
Anxiety can make everyone feel helpless, but it is manageable. Here is a powerful way to respond to anxiety in children and teens, to help them find calm.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
Vigorous Activity During Childhood Cuts Heart Disease Risk Later In Life - Study Finds
There are plenty of immediate and short-term benefits for children who regularly play sports, but a recent study shows that physically fit children may have the healthiest hearts during their adult years.
Psychology | Health & Wellbeing
6 things that make people live longer, happier lives - Business Insider
Harvard followed 800 people for their entire lives to see what makes people live happier, healthier, and longer. The study was the longest prospective study of physical and mental health in the world, and it found six factors that impact happiness, includ
Health & Fitness | Health News
Dark consensus about screens and kids emerges in Silicon Valley - Axios
Cell phones are becoming a crutch for children.
Family & Parenting | Kids
Parents Should Always Have These 8 Items on Hand, Doctors Say
Before you leave the house, consider adding these 8 important items to your bag.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
Yes, Violent Video Games Trigger Aggression, but Debate Lingers - Scientific American
Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
Study: Having 'The Talk' Just Once Won't Keep Teens From Having Unsafe Sex - Study Finds
"The talk," of course, is a rite of passage for teens meant to lay out both the risks and rewards of having sex, but does it really help? A new study finds that it can -- but having one conversation simply isn't enough.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
How to Help a Child With an Anxiety Disorder - The New York Times
When worrying gets in the way of a child’s functioning, parents need to get help rather than arranging the child’s life to avoid the occasions of anxiety.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
Five Ways to Help Teens Build a Sense of Self-Worth - Mindful
Teens are experiencing increased levels of anxiety and perfectionism. Encouraging them to develop their strengths and see beyond themselves can help boost their self-esteem.
Miscellaneous | Interesting & Helpful Information
Frightening Number Of Parents Text, Check Social Media While Driving - With Kids In Tow - Study Finds
Distracted driving causes about one in four traffic-related deaths and injuries. A statistic like that should make people, particularly parents, want to put that cell phone away while driving. But do they?
Psychology | Psychology & Psychological Research
Raising Kids With Religion Or Spirituality May Protect Their Mental Health: Study
A new study finds that kids and teens who are more religious or spiritual do better as they age.
Health & Fitness | Sleep
Sleep Quality Affects Children's Eating Habits, Linked To Obesity - Study Finds
Children who struggle to sleep soundly may battle eating issues and struggle to maintain a healthy weight over time, a recent study finds.
Advice & Self-Help | Parenting
Why ‘Risky’ Playgrounds Are Making a Comeback - CityLab
The modern playground has become mind-numbingly standard-issue. There’s a movement afoot to bring “adventure” back into play.
News | News
Child services investigates mother for her letting 8-year-old daughter walk alone
The concerned caller had reported the child to the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services in the past for playing alone in a parking lot.
Politics | Politics
NO JUICE FOR YOU: California Unleashes Most Nanny State Bill Yet
California is home to some of the most absurd nanny state laws in the union: defy a plastic straw ban and you might find yourself behind bars; buy a Happy Meal for your scream
News | The News
'Boy or girl?' Parents raising 'theybies' let kids decide
A small group of parents across the U.S. are raising “theybies” — children being brought up without gender designation from birth.
Family & Parenting | Family and Parenting
How to set your kids up for success -- make sure they are really good at these four things | Fox News
Parenting is not for the faint of heart.
Music | Music
Dear Cool Dads and Moms: Stop Bringing Your Children To Concerts
They won’t have fun. You won’t have fun. The people around you definitely won’t have fun.
Science & Technology | Science
Cold parenting? Childhood schizophrenia? How the diagnosis of autism has evolved over time | Science | AAAS
The characterization of autism in diagnostic manuals has a complicated history
News | Interesting Links
Utah legalizes 'free-range parenting' | Fox News
The term was coined in 2009 by a mom in New York.
Family & Parenting | Family and Parenting
Children and Perfectionism - How to Help Children Manage the Thoughts That Drive Perfectionism -
Perfectionism in children is driven by anxiety. There is nothing wrong with having high standards but the problem with perfectionism is that enough is never enough. It's exhausting and when perfectionism takes over, the whip-cracking chase for 'good enoug
Family & Parenting | Kids
How to Help Your Kids Overcome Anxiety
Whether your kid is scared of monsters or fearful of going to preschool, here's how to help your kid overcome his/her anxieties and fears.
Family & Parenting | Kids
How To Organize LEGO
One genius way is Swoop Bags - a simple toy storage bag that contains the LEGO mess while kids play around the bag. Kids love to play with toys, but when it comes time to cleanup that can be another story.
Advice & Self-Help | Reinventing your Life
Living in the White Space – Audrey Jacobs – Medium
“Mommy, please can you paint the walls white?” his sweet eyes pleading with pain.
Science & Technology | Technology
Apple will address kids’ iPhone addiction with enhanced iOS parental controls
Apple has a response of sorts to activist shareholders concerned about kids' addiction to iPhones: Enhanced parental controls are coming to iOS.
Family & Parenting | Parenting
Things Parents Used to Say That Would Shock Millennial Parents Today
Parents used to threaten kids with spankings, tell them to stop crying, and send them to bed without dinner. Here are a few more things today's helicopter parents would be shocked to learn people used to say to their children.
Family & Parenting | Kids
12 Genius DIY Babyproofing Tricks
Check out these 12 Genius DIY Babyproofing Tricks that every parent should know.
Family & Parenting | Families
Where’s the parenting manual?
Sometimes between the morning rush to school and the chaotic bedtime routine, it occurs to me that part of my job as a parent is to prepare my children to become functioning adults, which ultimatel…
Psychology | Psychology & Psychological Research
You Don't Really Know Yourself
For the most part, people are unaware that their lives are controlled and regulated by negative attitudes toward themselves that represent a basic aspect of their identity
Family & Parenting | Family and Parenting
Five Big Money Mistakes We Make with Our Children
Here are some of the most common money mistakes parents make, and how they can be avoided.
Family & Parenting | Kids
The Best Bookstores for Kids in the U.S.
Here are the top 50 bookstores for kids in the country.
Family & Parenting | Family and Parenting
How to Help Your Child Strengthen Against Peer Pressure
Peer pressure is a powerful force that can shape a person’s life, often for the worst. Here's what you need to know to guide them through peer pressure.
Family & Parenting | Family and Parenting
When They Say This ... They Might Need You To Know This. How to Deepen Your Connection and Increase Your Influence With
When we see through their words to the needs and feelings beneath, we deepen our connection, expand our influence, and become more able to guide them.
Family & Parenting | Family and Parenting
How Children Inherit Anxiety And Depression From Their Parents
New study provides insights into how parents pass anxiety and depression onto their children.
Psychology | Psychology & Psychological Research
Happier People Are Raised By Parents Who Do These Two Things
Poor parenting still resonating with people now in their 60s as much as the death of a loved one.
Family & Parenting | Family and Parenting
Managing Anxiety and Building Resilience in Kids: How Nutrition Can Help
The life-changing links between resilience, anxiety and nutrition, including common nutrient shortfalls and metabolic imbalances.
Family & Parenting | Family and Parenting
Kids and Anger - How to Help Your Little Hot Head Find Calm
Anger is neither good nor bad; it’s just a normal feeling. How we express our anger is what is most critical. It is an important emotion and can actually be helpful in creating motivation. It can also be dangerous when expressed in an unhealthy way an
Pets & Animals | Cat & Dog Resources
Does "Tough Love" Produce Better Working Dogs?
Puppies with overly attentive mothers have poorer problem-solving abilities and are less likely to succeed as service dogs.
Science & Technology | Technology
Five Reasons Why My Daughters Will Learn to Code – Scratch Foundation Blog – Medium
As a parent, you often find yourself bombarded with well-intended, but ever-conflicting advice. My husband and I are blessed with four children in a “yours, mine, and ours” blended family. As with…
Family & Parenting | Parenting
Out-of-the-Box Care Packages to Send to Your Kiddos at Camp - PureWow
Sleepaway camp just wouldn’t be complete without receiving a care package or two. And why not use this opportunity to get creative?
Advice & Self-Help | Advice
A Plan For Raising Brilliant Kids, According To Science : NPR Ed : NPR
A developmental framework for building 21st century skills — no technology or money required.
Psychology | Psychology & Psychological Research
How Family Problems In Childhood Affect Brain Development
Early life stress has this worrying effect on the brain.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
Father's Day Gift Ideas: 15 Presents To Get Your Dad in 2017 | WIRED
Father's Day is coming up on Sunday, June 18.
Psychology | Psychology & Psychological Research
Sleep and Teens - Why Nine Hours Matters. And How to Move Them Towards It
Most of our teens are doing adolescence tired - and it's not their fault. Here's why 'enough sleep' matters, and how to move them towards their nine hours.
