The Hidden Way Kids Learn Empathy (and How Parents Can Help)
Sneak peek: The development of social skills and perspective taking in kids is one of those milestones that often gets …
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.
Building Emotional Intelligence Through Everyday Interactions with Your Kids
Why Emotional Skills Matter The Development of Emotional Intelligence How to Foster Emotional Intelligence Want ideas …
Want to be a More Patient Parent? Start Here…
Sneak peek: Most of us have tried the tactic of “counting to ten” to calm down. However, patient parenting …
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 understanding of …
In a Divisive World, Raising an Emotional Intelligent Kid is a Powerful Act
Sneak peek: Nurturing emotional intelligence for kids is a goal for most parents. Research helps us find ways to model …
What I Learned from MLK about Emotional Regulation (for Adults and Kids)
Positive Parenting and Self-Regulation in Children What Fostering Emotional Self-Regulation in Children Really Means …
The Myth of a Stress-Free Childhood
Sneak peek: We often think of stress in kids, as a negative. Research helps us see that certain types of childhood …
7 Advent Calendars that Foster Kindness
Sneak peek: Are you trying to focus your kids more on kindness this holiday season? This collection of kindness advent …
Super Simple, Research-Backed Ways to Raise a Thankful Child
Sneak peek: Most of us have a goal of raising a thankful child, but the cultural narrative of entitlement is a major …