Study finds that social media use is significantly associated with increased depression
Social media use was significantly associated with increased depression. Given the proliferation of SM, identifying the mechanisms and direction of this association is critical for informing inter...
What Empathetic Parents Know About Tears
Sometimes the best way to be there for our children is to give them the freedom to cry.
We can do this, all of us whove lost the ones we wanted so badly to stay. We can keep them alive, we can introduce them to our children, we can carry them in our stories.
No sugarcoating here: ADHD is a burden. It can also come with potential upsides. Could seeing it as a gift (even if it isn't) produce better life outcomes?
8 New Tina Fey-Inspired Words For Your Parenting Dictionary
Oversharenting, Dad-bod, manny, mommy-jacking- it seems like everyday, someone is creating a new word for parents to add to their lexicon. I have no use for any of them - so I invented my own.
Mispronouncing a Student's Last Name Can Have a Big Impact
Effort is the biggest obstacle to learning how to correctly pronounce a persons name; teachers have to want to do it.
Are Your Kids Gluten-Free? Read This.
If parents need or want a diet free of gluten, that is their choice. But there are significant reasons to think twice before imposing it on kids.
3-year study: the relationship between spouses suffers once they have kids
For around 30 years, researchers have studied how having children affects a marriage, and the results are conclusive: the relationship between spouses suffers once kids come along. Comparing couple...
Friend or Parent When Talking to Kids About Addiction?
When talking to kids about substance abuse, many parents wonder if they should play the role of friend or parent. This video unravels this fine line.
Turning Your Childs Negatives Into Powerful Positives
Each of us has parts of our characters that aren't desirable. Thats true for kids too, who are grown-ups in progress. But flaws can be polished into gems.
11 Is the Old Age of Childhood
What about a goofy, smelly, obnoxious eleven year old is magical or enchanting? My answer? Everything.
A Former Homeschooling Mom Tells All
Hi, my name is Lisa and Im a former homeschooler, I say to my imaginary 12-step support group of parents who survived homeschooling their own kids.
Kid Made Recipe: Let's Bake! Butter Crunch Coffee Cake
I mean, cereal-themed coffee cake? I don't want to brag and say that it's the perfect breakfast treat, but it might be. Try it and see what you think.
Research Shows Omega-3 Can Lower Aggression in Children in the Short Term
How can we improve brain functioning to improve behavior?
New Study Finds Healthiest Weight Might be Overweight
What these results are suggesting is that we might need to rethink our definition of what the term "overweight" actually means.
How Thinking About Infinity Can Help Your Kids With Math
Perhaps the most exciting power of infinity is its potential to inoculate ourselves from the fear of math.
Celebrating Family Trips to a Favorite Bookstore
The human connection can be seen in every part of a bookstore; there is so much more that happens beyond buying a book.
Parents loathe Caillou, and I'm no different. But while his issues are banal to adults, and his whining maddening, to toddlers he's a comforting retreat.
5 Ways to Go Beyond the Birthday Party
The modern kid birthday party has become painfully complicated. Still, every parent wants their child to feel special. They'll only be that age once.
What Happened When I Created a Daily Priority List Every Day for a Week
I've tried to-do lists in the past, but I always made the mistake of jotting everything down. Keeping the lists short is what makes it work.
Parenting With OCD: I Want To Vacuum Alone
I have vowed not to let my OCD have the impact on my kids lives the way it did on my own childhood.
People watch Netflix more than they hang out with their friends, exercise, and read combined
Netflix made binge-watching a phenomenon, and it has become a big part of our lives.
5 Serious Benefits of Being Silly With Your Kids
Parents should embrace silliness, and be a part of it. Silliness can have positive ramifications for kids in several crucial areas.
Cherish the Last Month of School With This Spotify Playlist
Cherish the last month of school with a School Playlist that will have you wishing you could go back to homeroom.