Simple but Effective Calming Strategies Every Family Should Know
Sneak peek: These calm activities can help kids learn how to manage big emotions, both in the classroom and at home. I …
Social-Emotional Development
Research, advice and insights into parenting with an eye to our kids’ social and emotional development. Areas include raising kind kids, fostering empathy and gratitude, and managing emotions.
Toys for Emotional Development: Gifts that Keep Giving
Sneak peek: Social emotional learning toys don’t have to be boring. These ideas will keep your kids growing, …
More Than Deep Breathing: The Science of Coping Strategies
Sneak peek: We often hear about coping strategies for kids to help with emotional regulation, but they’re …
A New Approach for Encouraging Children to Cooperate
Sneak peek: One of the most common questions I hear is about how to get children to cooperate. Typical advice usually …
The Secret to Raising Happy Kids: Don’t Focus on Happiness
Sneak peek: The key for how to raise a happy child is, ironically, to focus less on happiness. As I explored this topic …
How Research Can Help Us Raise More Grateful Kids
Sneak peek: In thinking about how to raise grateful children, we look beyond the surface to a deeper …
The Key to Making Sense of Your Child’s Crankiness: Understanding Growth Spurts
Sneak peek: Understanding your child’s growth spurt might just give some meaning to your child’s crankiness. …
Toddlers Have Big Emotions. Insight from Research on How to Respond
Sneak peek: One key aspect of toddler emotional development is learning to cope with emotions. Research provides …
Childhood Independence: Finding the Balance of Holding Tight and Letting go
Sneak peek: Do you struggle with childhood independence? Does it feel scary to let your child or teen do things on their …