Playful Ways to Encourage Kindness in Children
Did you know that bullying occurs once every 7 minutes on the playground and 1 out of 5 children report they are …
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.
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 …
Simple but Effective Calming Strategies Every Family Should Know
Sneak peek: These calm activities for preschoolers can help them learn how to manage big emotions, both in the classroom …
Why Boys Sometimes Struggle With School: What the Research Really Says
Sneak peek: Many parents wonder why boys struggle with school, especially when their child seems bright and capable but …
How Reading Classic Books Can be a Powerful Form of Self-Care {for kids and adults!}
Sneak peek: Many of these classic books for all ages cannot only enrich our kids’ lives but ours too. Exploring …
Acts of Kindness for Kids
Sneak peek: Acts of kindness for children that can help them learn about caring for others. All of us, even our …
Best Valentine’s Books for Preschoolers (that parents will love too)
Sneak peek: The best Valentine’s books for preschoolers don’t just focus on candy and cards. Use this …
Why Allowing Your Kids to be Bored is a Savvy Parenting Move
Sneak peek: Kids being bored isn’t a bad thing! The benefits of boredom are real if we can help kids through those …
The Scientific Reason Why Toddlers Whine (and how to lessen it)
Sneak peek: Why do 2-year-olds whine so much? Ideas for parents to help understand whining in toddlers and how to cope. …