How an Anxiety Mascot Can Help You Manage Panic
When you're in the middle of your anxiety, you cannot think calmly and rationally about all that you know about a topic. You need to DARE.
The Link Between Emotional Eating and Parenthood
Since becoming a parent, eating has become a friend, an activity, a form of relaxation, and basically something that I don’t feel completely in control of.
8 Common Parenting Phrases That Backfire
If you're a parent, chances are you've used some or all of these phrases at some point or another.
Move Over Marie Kondo. Swedish Death Cleaning is Where It's at
The Swedish believe in a practice called death cleaning. It's both as depressing and invigorating as it sounds.
Why Teaching Kids to Play Chess Is Worth the Time and Effort
The skills kids learn in chess extend far beyond the black-and-white checkerboard.
Rad Interactive Books for Creative Kids
Forget what you know about books. These take the format to a whole new awesome level.
When You and Your Spouse Disagree About How to Raise the Kids
The first year or two was mine to call the shot. But as they became toddlers, I had to cede control.
Parents: You Can Play Hooky, Too
A couple of weeks ago, I woke up and began preparing myself for a day of parenting in quarantine, otherwise known as Extreme Multitasking: 2020 Edition.
Seven Ways to Help Your Child Find Genuine Joy During Times of Uncertainty
When times of uncertainty hit, it can throw you and your family’s life off-balance. For example, life amid the current pandemic isn’t easy.
To Build Your Child's Emotional Intelligence, Try These Phrases
As a parent, you are your child’s first teacher—responsible for their introduction not only to STEAM subjects, but also for helping them develop emotional intelligence.
Which Type of Exercise Best Improves Kids' Moods, According to Study
Parents often feel overwhelmed by trying to schedule in exercise because of time constraints and child willingness. A new study can help with the guesswork.
It's Time to Reverse the Bucket List
Let's dump out all the accomplishments of the previous year into one long pat-me-on-the-back list to appreciate.
Why Choosing Me Was the Least Selfish Decision I Could Make
Laying on the paper-covered vinyl exam table I stared up at the ceiling pretending I was anywhere else.
We all want our children to be successful but many times in order to really achieve greatness the kids have to fail a few times.
Tender Both Ways: When Pain Becomes Precious
My emotional posture toward that time is one of holding it close to my heart. In short, I am discovering that pain can be precious.
33 No-Tech, Super Fun Activities to Keep Kids Busy on Winter Break
It's time to get (modestly) creative with cheap, tech-free activities for elementary school-aged kids.
How to see this year's Perseid meteor shower with your kids
It's been a month since we hauled our families out into the night to watch fireworks light up the sky. The summer's own natural celestial fireworks - the Perseid meteor shower - starts this weekend...
Why I Continue Fussing over an Age-Old Chicken Soup Recipe
When I expressed a desire to learn the secrets of the soup, I didn't realize the recipe's benefits would go beyond the culinary preservation of tradition.
How Smartphone Addiction Is Affecting Teens' Brains
A recent study found that being addicted to smartphones creates a chemical imbalance in the brain linked to depression and anxiety in young people.
The Little Things That Will Make or Break Your Relationship
As if on cue, he hears the back door open. His wife is home, and somehow she’s more chipper than ever.
6 Rewards Schools Could Use to Motivate Introverted Kids
My son’s school offered a special incentive to encourage students to use their online learning program during the holiday break.
I’m Scared My Child Will Turn out Like Her Dad
In my work with parents and children, there is one theme that creates the most anxiety: how likely is it that my child will inherit the abusive personality traits of the father?
“Did you just feed the dog broccoli? The broccoli I told you to eat before you could have dessert?”
The Importance of Offering Children an Intergenerational Identity
Children who have what is called an intergenerational identity feel more in control of their lives, according to research by Dr. Marshall Duke and Dr. Robyn Fivush from Emory University.