The Amazing Role of Parents in Building Children’s Executive Functioning Skills
What is Executive Functioning in Child Development? You’ve probably heard about executive functioning in early …
Social-Emotional Development
Why “Soft Skills” for Students May be the Key to Solving Attention Problems
{As attention problems become more common in kids, researchers continue to understand this issue. New research points …
Children’s Emotional Intelligence: How to Develop those Crucial “Soft Skills”
{Fostering emotional intelligence in children might be one of the most important things you can do to ensure their …
A Conversation About Children’s Mental Health
In the past week, 2 major celebrities have passed away as a result of suicide. Yet, in our country, mental illness is …
Want to Promote Executive Functioning Skills in Your Kids? It’s Easier than You Think
{We hear a lot about executive functioning skills in the parenting world. What are they and how can we help our children …
Little Boys Need Help with Big Emotions
If you are a parent of a young boy you know that, despite the cultural stereotypes, boys feel strong emotions …
I’m Just Tired: Children’s Sleep and the Socioeconomic Status Achievement Gap
My 4-year-old son did not get much of a nap yesterday. No big deal, right. He’s just turned 4 and many kids are …
When You are Unsure What to Say to Your Teen (or Tween), These Books Can Help
Although I’m just beginning this journey of teenage parenting, I think open communication must be a key part of …
Self-Regulation in Toddlers: Why Language Matters More for Boys
{The development of self-regulation in toddlers takes a lot of modeling and patience on the part of parents. Although …