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 …
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.
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. …
Fun and Effective Executive Function Activities for Preschoolers
Sneak peek: Executive function activities for 3 to 5-year-olds can help them develop much-needed skills like planning …
Want to be a More Patient Parent? Start Here…
Sneak peek: What’s the key for how to be a patient parent? Most of us have tried the tactic of “counting to …
Surprisingly Helpful Calming Activities for Super-active Kids
Sneak peek: A list of slightly unconventional calming activities for kids when the usual suggestions don’t work. …