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Screen time before bed means less sleep and higher BMIs for kids, says study

The researchers call it a “loop pattern” and it’s concerning. 

Updated Sep. 15, 2022

9 phrases *not* to say to a parent with a child diagnosed with autism

Well-meaning questions or statements can actually be quite hurtful for parents going through a diagnosis.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

How to make chores fun + joyful for your child

Turn them into ‘meaningful roles’ or ‘special jobs’!

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

This Christmas, we’re giving our son the 3 items he asked for—and that’s it

I thought that maybe his small list was a fluke, a one-time occurrence, but I was wrong.

Updated Jan. 13, 2022
little girl coloring on her bed

We quit screen time completely—and it saved our kids

Spoiler alert: It ended up making a tremendous difference for our entire family.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023
couple looking at a phone snuggling

Guide your children with these 10 healthy marriage habits

Role modeling is one of the most powerful tools you have in guiding your child.

Updated Jan. 27, 2023

How to parent a child with a sensitive heart

This empathy can be great, but also painful at times.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
little boy sleeping on the couch

How to help your toddler go to sleep + stay asleep (so you can get rest, too)

Everyone will be bright-eyed and bushy-tailed when you overcome your toddler’s sleep challenges

Updated Mar. 23, 2023

When your children push you away, it’s time to love them more

When you stay calm in the face of their craziness, you all win.

Updated Jan. 18, 2022
toddler playing in a bed

If your toddler’s acting up, science says his gut bacteria might be to blame

Certain gut bacterias appear to impact the behavior of toddlers, especially boys.

Updated Feb. 07, 2022

Parents are spending more time with their kids than before—here’s how to keep it up

In 1965, moms spent 54 minutes a day with their children—in 2012, that time had risen to 104 minutes.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
angry toddler looking at the camera

The real reason your kids act worse for you than anyone else—and how to help

You must become the emotionally safe place for them to vent and process their emotions.

Updated Dec. 13, 2022

Want a responsible child? Get them a pet

It turns out a pet just might be the gift that keeps on giving

Updated Aug. 01, 2022
kids playing with wooden block

Montessori at home: 7 ways to teach your children to be problem-solvers

Try this at home next time you hear the familiar refrain of “I can’t do it!”

Updated Feb. 09, 2022

5 simple steps to help your child stop interrupting

Remember that growing children make mistakes and get excited.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
mom playing with little girl

Let them play! Toddlers need 3 hours of physical activity per day

The older children get, the more energetic play they need.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023
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