{Most of us have tried the tactic of "counting to ten" to calm down. However, learning how to be a more patient parent for the long-term …
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Common Misconceptions of Early Learning: The Case of Online Preschools
{Online preschool is becoming more common in some areas. Discover why this misguided approach is squandering young children's …
Research-Backed Parenting Goals for the New Year
{At the beginning of each new year, many of us start with parenting goals to keep us on track. These research-backed parenting goals will …
Research-Backed Tips for Choosing Age Appropriate Toys
{Choosing age appropriate toys that your kids will actually like is not always easy. Using a few child development hints, you can choose …
15 Acts of Kindness for Kids: Ideas for Developing Emotional Intelligence {plus a FREE printable}
{Acts of kindness for kids to help our youngsters grow in emotional intelligence. Research-backed but easy ideas to bring into the daily …
The Benefits of Summer Camp are Lost When Smartphones Intrude
{The social-emotional benefits of summer camp are clear but what happens when smartphones intrude on the normal camp experience.} I …
Emotional Intelligence in Children: 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 future success} My …
3 Top Tips for Raising a Kind Child: Realistic Ideas for Parents
{Nurturing a kind child is a goal for most parents. Research helps us find ways to model and foster kindness in our children} We all want …
The Hidden Way That Kids Learn Empathy (and How Parents Can Help)
{The development of perspective-taking in kids is one of those milestones that often gets overlooked. By understanding this hidden part of …