Why You Should Treat Kids Like Adults
It can be overwhelming planning “kid friendly” activities, but some experts say that there’s a different way to learn.
Development
Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen: The Essential Conversations You Need to Have with Your Kids Before They Start High School
The 14 essential conversations to have with your tween and early teenager to prepare them for challenges ahead.
Chores Without Bribes, Punishments, or Allowances
Parents traditionally use allowances to bribe children to do chores, but new research shows this may not be needed.
Children Giving Leads to Happiness
Parents don’t want their children to be selfish. It turns out that sharing can lead to even greater benefits.
The Happy Kid Handbook: How to Raise Joyful Children in a Stressful World
With all the parenting information out there, it seems as if many parents have lost track how to raise happy kids.
Why the First Day of School Is So Hard for Parents
Children going back to school can be scary and overwhelming for parents too. A psychologist explains the best strategies.
The Nurture Assumption: Why Children Turn Out the Way They Do
A groundbreaking title claims parents have little impact on their child’s development.
Growing Pains in Children
40% of children to experience growing pains, making it difficult to sleep. The good news is that symptoms can be treated.
Impact of Financial Stress on Language Development
A new study finds that financial stress can negatively impact children’s language development. Luckily, there are ways to help.
Thirty Million Words: Building a Child’s Brain
Why the most important—and astoundingly simple—thing you can do for your child’s future success in life is to talk to them.
The Optimistic Child: A Proven Program to Safeguard Children Against Depression and Build Lifelong Resilience
This program is clinically proven to cut the risk of depression among children in half.
Raising a Secure Child: How Circle of Security Parenting Can Help You Nurture Your Child’s Attachment, Emotional Resilience, and Freedom to Explore
With the constant pressure to be a perfect parent, we risk missing what children really need for emotional security.