You may not think of kids as a particularly adaptable subset of our species. But, you can encourage adaptability. Here’s how.
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How to Help Your Shy Child Gain Confidence
We talked to Paula Brañez, a children’s life coach at McKinney’s allUneedisU Kids Life Studio, about how parents can help their kiddo out of the shy stage.
Raising Kids With Moral Courage
We all want our kids to stand up for what’s right—here’s how to encourage that quality
How to Teach Your Children Self-Control
We talked to Dean Beckloff, Ph.D., of Beckloff Pediatric Behavioral Center, about how parents can encourage this quality.
Five Ways New Moms Can Help New Dads
A dad blogger shares 5 ways that new moms can help ease new dads into fatherhood.
How To Parent A Strong-Willed Kid
Talking it out doesn’t usually work, so what are the best strategies for dealing with a spirited child?
How To Help Your Child Deal with a Traumatic Situation
We can’t stop traumatic events from affecting our children, but we can equip them to heal and process life’s devastations.
Talking With Your Child Through Play: 5 Expert Tips
Connecting with your kids will help them build resilience for tough times. It’s easier than you think—start by setting a daily playdate.
Expert Tips for Handling Temper Tantrums
We spoke to two behavioral experts about temper tantrums and what parents need to know in order to get those fits under control.
Why Are Kids Regressing During the Pandemic?
A lot of parents are seeing unusual behaviors in their children right now. So we have to ask, why are our kids regressing during this time?
Why Our Children Need To Feel Sadness In Order To Experience Joy
Learn from the experts why sadness is a necessary part of life and has many potential benefits. Check out a few ideas on how to help your kids deal with sadness too.
How to Help Kids Manage Their Anxiety
We spoke with Roshini Kumar, a clinical therapist at Children’s Health about how to help kids manage anxiety.
All The Rage: What’s Up with TikTok and Fake Instagrams?
If you have a child between the ages of 8–18, there’s a good chance that you’ve heard of TikTok and…
How To Talk to Your Child About Kids With Special Needs
Kids are curious and naturally might slip up pointing out someone who looks or sounds different than they do. Here’s how to talk to your children about their peers with special needs.
What to Know About Anxiety and Your Child’s Behavioral Issues
Anxiety disorders are tough to diagnose in kids, but they’re more common than you think.
From ABCs to Ps and Qs
Does sitting down to dinner with the kids conjure up images of eating among a pack of rabid wolves? Pack…
Growing Girls, Part 1
What’s it like raising girls today, and what’s in store for our daughters’ futures?
Born to Be Bad
Nature or nurture? Some kids are just born to be troublesome, according to a new report in the journal Child…
Stress-Proof Your Kids
Think of stress-proofing your kids as planning for an emergency, like a fire. Smart families create an evacuation plan for their homes; that way, when a fire happens, everyone knows what to do.
Tempering Tantrums
Over-the-top tantrums may indicate deeper emotional trouble in young children, according to a new report in the January 2008 Journal…