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How Families Can Reduce Screen Conflict Without Creating New Power Struggles
Families run into surprisingly lots of arguments about screens, more than they usually think, and this is particularly true as phones, tablets, and TVs are
7 Low Pressure Family Traditions Children Often Remember for Years
Meaningful family traditions don’t have to be grand displays or cost a lot of money, or even be meticulously planned. When children look back, they
6 Skills Children Often Practice at Home Before Writing Becomes Easier
Most people picture a child starting to write when they begin to actually make shapes of letters with a pencil. But actually, writing tends to
How a Simple Evening Reset Can Make Family Life Feel Less Rushed
Lots of families feel like tomorrow’s troubles are beginning by the time today is over. Lunch hasn’t been made, important papers are lost, what everyone
Why Children Often Need More Time to Answer Than Adults Expect
It’s usually not that kids won’t talk with their families, but that adults and kids operate on different timelines that make talks stressful. Moms and
Why Frustration Tolerance Develops Slowly in Young Children
Adults are keen for their kids to get better at dealing with annoyance, particularly when they are toddlers or in preschool. But experts in how
5 Common Myths About Educational Screens Families Still Hear Too Often
Lots of family talks about screens get tangled up because people act like if something is “educational” it automatically solves all the problems with kids
How Seasonal Traditions Can Help Children Feel More Connected to Family Life
Kids can really get something from family traditions that happen with the seasons, and they become important to how families are. These traditions are a
6 After School Habits That Can Make Evenings Feel More Manageable
After school is often the most chaotic time for families. Kids get home from school feeling exhausted, needing food, overly excited, or full of energy,
Why Listening Skills Matter So Much Before Children Start School
Lots of parents who are thinking about their child starting school naturally think about things like learning the alphabet, counting, and starting to read. These
How Calm Repair After Conflict Can Strengthen Parent Child Communication
It’s totally typical for families to argue, but loads of parents are anxious that one bad fight will ruin things with their kids. Experts in
How Turn-Taking Skills Usually Develop in Early Childhood
Adults frequently assume very young children get the idea of taking turns fairly quickly, but it’s a skill that comes along slowly; many families don’t
Why Device-Free Bedrooms Can Support Better Sleep for Children
Bedrooms are for sleeping, relaxing and calming down, but many kids’ rooms have become places for all types of entertainment. Things like phones, tablets, TVs,
7 Weekend Family Activities That Encourage Connection Without Feeling Overplanned
We frequently hope for a lot of quality family time during the weekend, yet these times can easily get overly scheduled, surprisingly costly, or tricky
How Families Can Make Mornings Easier Without Adding More Stress
Family mornings are so stressful as a lot of things are happening at the same time. Kids have to get out of bed, get clothes
6 Home Habits That Can Support Learning Without Adding School Pressure
Most families would like to help their children with learning at home, but they don’t want every night to feel like school all over again.
5 Discipline Myths That Can Make Family Conflict Harder to Manage
People often have very strong ideas about discipline when raising kids, and it’s easy to go to either extreme. You might be told kids need
What Preschool Social Skills Often Develop Before Kindergarten Starts
People usually concentrate on academic skills when getting their kids ready for kindergarten, but experts in how children grow say social skills are just as
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5 Common Myths About Educational Screens Families Still Hear Too Often
Lots of family talks about screens get tangled up because people act like if
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How Seasonal Traditions Can Help Children Feel More Connected to Family Life
Kids can really get something from family traditions that happen with the seasons,
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How Calm Repair After Conflict Can Strengthen Parent Child Communication
It’s totally typical for families to argue, but loads of parents are anxious that one
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