4 Ways to Prepare Your Kids for a Neurodiverse World
Ever since my son was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, one of my biggest fears has been how he'll be perceived by his peers.
Helping Your Child With Grief or Loss
One of the most difficult things for parents is watching their child grieve after the death of someone they love. Here's how to help.
Our Children's Unique Power to Make Us Suffer via Psychology Today
New research proves that from birth on, our distress is intimately tied to our children's. Source: Our Children's Unique Power to Make Us Suffer | Psychology Today
Sorry, But You Can’t Blame Your Children’s Genes
Scientists call this the missing heritability. But there are strong grounds for supposing the heritability is not actually missing – it’s non-existent. Source: Sorry, but you can’t blame your child...
What's Missing from Science Education? Creativity.
In his Wired essay, Science Education Is Woefully Uncreative. That Has to Change, Professor Rhett Allain explains that while science is creative, science education is not. Unfortunately, a common i...
Checking on Bullying at the Doctor's Office
After hearing my young patient’s story, I now make it a point to ask all my patients if they are being made fun of or bullied at school. Source: Checking on Bullying at the Doctor's Office
A Spotless House Isn't My Biggest Goal or Desire
Is having a clean home what I miss most as a mother, and what I hope to achieve in the few hours I have to myself? No. Not at all.
Parent Co. Daily News For Parents 3/29/16
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Babymoon in Cuba, 4-Year-Old Along for the Adventure
My wife was 6 months pregnant with twins, but we wanted to take a babymoon with our four-year-old. So we flew past Florida and took a two-week trip to Cuba.
Parenting is an opportunity to raise happy, self-confident, well-adjusted human beings who understand they have strengths and gifts to offer the world.
An Introvert’s Guide to Mom’s Night Out
Sometimes I need to be alone. Here are the things I've learned over years of the occasional solo escape.
Allergies? Blame it on Your Birthday.
People born in autumn or winter are more likely to suffer from allergies than people born in spring or summer. Nobody is certain why this is, but there are several theories. These include seaso...
There IS a Dish Fairy, and Other Lies I Have Convinced My Family Are True
Sometimes one can do a job too well.
Dads Get Postpartum Depression Too
New dads can also suffer from depression and anxiety. Like man-flu, but for after the baby comes.
10 Seconds At A Time, A Teacher Tries Snapchat To Engage Students
With video of a girl balancing in a tutu and a crowd cheering at a soccer game, one college professor uses the social media app to personalize concepts for his psychology students. Source: 10 Secon...
Disney Characters Coming as Lego Minifigures
Some iconic Disney characters are getting the Lego minifigure treatment, many appearing in the brick form for the first time. The 18-character lineup is not part of any set but stands on its own, ...
Parent Co. Daily News For Parents 3/28/16
What we're reading around the web.
This Girl Designed Her Own Superhero Prosthetic Arm, And It Shoots Sparkles
KIDMob and Autodesk asked kids with limb differences to create their own superpowers. Then they helped bring those ideas to life. Source: This Girl Designed Her Own Superhero Prosthetic Arm, And It...
What Really Happened When Our Family Cut the Cord
I have a secret and I know I’m not alone. I love TV. So does my husband and my four sons. Despite this, we recently decided to cut the cord.
The Point of No Return: Reconciling The Strands of Life
I sat in the surgical waiting room, having earlier tied a backless gown, size small, on my young son and kissed him repeatedly.
5 Han Solo Quotes That Show What Being a Parent Really Means
We see a different side of Han Solo in The Force Awakens. (If you're the only person in the world who hasn't yet seen TFA, turn back! Spoilers within.)
For problem behavior, spanking and even time-out are a waste of time. Try this instead.
For problem behavior, spanking and even time-out are a waste of time. Try this instead. via @olgakhazan in the @theatlantic
Turns out, we all instinctively make the nope face, regardless of language.
Top 5 Health Risks at Nail Salons Explained by Physicians at Texas A&M
If you’re concerned about health risks at nail salons, the American Academy of Dermatology recommends asking yourself the following questions,