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Parents and Their Child’s Mental Health Recovery
13+ hour, 34+ min ago (280+ words) Posted January 22, 2026 | Reviewed by Margaret Foley This post was co-authored by Sierrah Hamilton. Parents today face unique challenges in engaging their children. Studies show that young people spend excessive amounts of time daily interacting with screens, with recent research highlighting…...
It's Never Too Soon to Plan for Next Year's Holidays
1+ week, 1+ day ago (316+ words) Posted January 14, 2026 | Reviewed by Lybi Ma Now that the holidays are over, it's time to start thinking about: The holidays. Next year. How do you want to do it differently? What didn't work? What do you want your holidays to…...
Parenting Your Child So They Will Talk With You
1+ week, 1+ day ago (342+ words) Posted January 14, 2026 | Reviewed by Monica Vilhauer Ph.D. Sometimes there is cause for concern. But many children don't reveal what is going on within them for other reasons. It is a way to establish separation and independence from you. Or they…...
Why emotional steadiness matters more than smoothing every bump.
2+ week, 1+ day ago (317+ words) Posted January 7, 2026 | Reviewed by Monica Vilhauer Ph.D. Children experience constant transitions throughout their lives. Some are small, like moving from one activity to another; others are deeply emotional, like separating at bedtime. Why are transitions so hard for our young…...
What Is Intentional Parenting? A Guide Beyond Willpower
2+ week, 3+ day ago (813+ words) Posted January 5, 2026 | Reviewed by Michelle Quirk Most parenting resolutions fail by February. You know the ones: "I'll stop yelling at my kids." "We'll have peaceful mornings." "I'll be more patient." We set these goals with the best intentions. But by…...
5 Positive Parenting Strategies That Support Your Goals
2+ week, 4+ day ago (747+ words) Posted January 8, 2026 | Reviewed by Jessica Schrader In the first post in this series, we looked at why willpower-based parenting resolutions fail by February. In the second post, we explored what needs-based parenting goals look like in practice, with five realistic…...
Unpacking the link between digital exposure and children's behavioral issues.
3+ week, 17+ hour ago (145+ words) Posted January 1, 2026 | Reviewed by Lybi Ma As screen media becomes increasingly prevalent in the lives of young children, navigating its multifaceted impact is essential. By fostering informed discussions and supportive interventions rooted in the unique dynamics of each family, caregivers…...
4 Parenting Lessons I Didn't Learn in Graduate School
4+ week, 1+ day ago (467+ words) Personal Perspective: I spent nearly a decade studying child development and supporting families, and still felt violently humbled by becoming a parent. 4 Parenting Lessons I Didn't Learn in Graduate School Personal Perspective: What parenthood can teach a child expert. Posted…...
When the Holidays Meet Complex Sorrow Parenting
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1010+ words) Posted December 12, 2025 | Reviewed by Gary Drevitch It was a holiday. Outside, children spilled into yards and streets, running with sparklers, calling to each other, their laughter cutting through the warm air. Families gathered on porches. Everyone was celebrating. My son…...
Why Today’s Parents Are More Overwhelmed Than Ever
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (230+ words) Posted December 12, 2025 | Reviewed by Tyler Woods How does my child feel about our relationship? How is my child developing their friendships? Does my child know how to adequately communicate their needs? Is my child comfortable having difficult conversations with me?...