child development

How hugging defuses a tantrum—almost every time

At first it was counterintuitive—why should my kid get a hug when they're screaming in my face? But connection was transformative in my child's behavior—and my own.

How to help kids make friends, according to an expert

Yes, even during a pandemic.

It’s science: *This* is why you act like your parents

You can actually inherit your parents' behaviors.

I wasn’t prepared for the grief each milestone would bring

For every stage of motherhood that ends, a new one begins, bringing different but no less abundant joys.

This viral photo of a kindergartener crying at virtual school is the reality for so many kids right now

This year is just so hard.

How to help your perfectionist child

It can be heartbreaking to hear a child say, "I can't do anything right."

After-school restraint collapse is real—here’s how to help your child

It's natural for kids to release their emotional, mental and physical energy as soon as the school day ends.

Your child ca​n’t be “too attached”

Here's why clinginess can be a good sign.

Teething tips: How to cope when two-year molars come in

Offering child food—like fruits and vegetables—can bring instant relief.

Quiet time is essential for kids’ brains—here are 5 ways to get it

Experts say kids need quiet time as much as they need play.

The best brain-boosting food for kids—and how to get them to eat it

Nutrition is crucial for brain development, but kids aren't clamoring to eat fish and wheat germ. Here's how to close the brain food gap.

How to support kids’ emotions during back-to-school season this year

More than ever, kids need social and emotional support as the school year begins.

I’ll continue to carry you as you grow, my baby

I know you won't be little for much longer.

I’m holding onto that sweet spot between baby and becoming a child

This is two.

It’s science: Summer brain drain is real—but there’s an easy way to stop it

Worried about learning loss due to last year's school closures and now summer? Research proves there's an easy, effective and practically free way to fight summer learning loss—and it works for every age.

Why is my potty-trained child regressing? Here’s what to do, mama

How to handle potty training regression, according to a Montessori teacher.

Yes, your toddler needs to brush their teeth—here’s how to teach them

Try these toddler-tested toothbrushing tips, straight from a dad and dentist.

The potty training hack Kristen Bell used to help her 5-year-old out of diapers

No more night diapers.

It’s science: Your dominant hand can influence which baby name you pick

Out of 38,746 names popularized after 1990, more use letters from the right side of the keyboard than names given before 1990.

Amy Schumer is every mom who wants their baby to stay little forever

"I don't want this age to end."