Parenting
Science Suggests Parents Are Taking Parenting Too Far
Parents who want to give their kids every advantage are spending more and more time and money on kids, but science is finding that it’s better to step back and find balance.
This Was The Best Advice My Dad Ever Gave Me
Sixteen men and women share the best words of wisdom their fathers passed on.
When Can A Baby Sleep With A Stuffed Animal?
As a part of a bedtime ritual or elevated to a transitional object, a mellow, imaginative toy can help lead a kid to slumber.
How Parents-At-Odds Can Better Handle Parent-Teacher Conferences
Maybe you're divorced. Maybe you and your partner butt heads during meetings. Here's how experienced educators say you should handle the situation.
How To Raise An Honest Kid (But Not A Narc)
Here's what parents who want to raise honest kids need to keep in mind.
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Science Suggests Parents Are Taking Parenting Too Far
Parents who want to give their kids every advantage are spending more and more time and money on kids, but science is finding that it’s better to step back and find balance.
This Was The Best Advice My Dad Ever Gave Me
Sixteen men and women share the best words of wisdom their fathers passed on.
When Can A Baby Sleep With A Stuffed Animal?
As a part of a bedtime ritual or elevated to a transitional object, a mellow, imaginative toy can help lead a kid to slumber.
How Parents-At-Odds Can Better Handle Parent-Teacher Conferences
Maybe you're divorced. Maybe you and your partner butt heads during meetings. Here's how experienced educators say you should handle the situation.
How To Raise An Honest Kid (But Not A Narc)
Here's what parents who want to raise honest kids need to keep in mind.
How To Raise A Strong Kid (But Not A Selfish Bully)
No one wants to raise a pushover. Most people don't want to raise bullies, either. This is how you strike the balance.
The Vygotsky Theory And What It Means For Parents
Vygotsky's theory of cognitive development has some helpful applications for parents looking to use everyday moment to help kids thrive.
Get Your Kid To Bed Quickly With Progressive Muscle Relaxation
If you relax the body, you relax the mind, you get the kids to sleep.
How To Raise Empathetic Kids In 5 Simple Steps
Raising an empathetic and kind child is a beautiful thing, but it's also important to prepare kids for the real world.
Resilient Kids Come From Parents Who Do These 8 Things
Letting your kids fail and talking to them about it goes a long way.
At What Age Do You Stop Burping a Baby? A Nurse Explains
4 to 6 months is a good rule of thumb, but these are the specific signs to look for.
You’re Probably Doing Timeouts Wrong
Timeouts may seem like the perfect solution for child discipline problems, but they’re rarely used correctly, which makes them less than useful.
Gentle Parenting Is Not For The Weak Of Heart
This trending parenting approach requires a lot of patience.
How To Discipline A Toddler: What The New Research Says
It’s still not okay to hit your kid, and new research gives parents healthy alternatives.
If You Say These Common Phrases To Your Kid, You’re A Bully
When parents communicate the same way bullies do, it sets a bad example and makes kids feel unsafe.
How To Dress A Baby For Cold Weather
Keeping a baby comfortable in winter temps requires extra time, extra layers, extra clothes, and extra patience.
