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 …
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.
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 …
Growth Mindset: Helping Kids See Failure with a New Lens
Growth mindset is more than just a buzzword. Research helps us understand growth mindset for kids and helps them find …
Growth Mindset for Kids: Help Your Child Look at Failure in a Whole New Way
{Growth mindset is more than just a buzz word. Research helps us understand how growth mindset for kids aides them in …
Surprisingly Helpful Calming Activities for Super-active Kids
A list of slightly unconventional calming activities for kids when the usual suggestions don’t work. Helpful …