Lots of mums and dads are surprised by how many attempts a child needs to get something completely right. For example, they may be able to zip their coat, do two things one after the other, share during playtime, or even tidy their toys, and then struggle with the very same thing the next day….
Getting kids to tidy up is a pretty typical problem for families every day. A child will happily play for ages, yet will really push back when you ask them to put their toys away, get the table clear, or help get a room looking neat. Many adults find this frustrating because to us, the…
Kids interrupting is something a lot of families deal with when they are young. A child might talk when adults are speaking, jump into a conversation their brother or sister is having, or blurt something out before the other person has even stopped talking. Lots of mums and dads find this feels rude or like…
Birthdays, holidays, vacations, and big parties are very important to families and people usually get a lot of feelings from them. However, experts in families and how they work say the little things we do all the time as a family probably have a much bigger effect on kids over the years. Bedtime stories, Friday…
Lots of parents think kids learn best when they study for a long time at once. But researchers who study education usually discover that children actually do better with practice that is shorter but happens more often. This method, which people sometimes call distributed practice, is more in tune with how children’s brains work and…
You’ll probably find your kids push boundaries, even after you’ve told them the rules, and told them again. It can seem like they’re doing it on purpose or trying to be difficult, particularly if they do it a lot. But those who study how children grow usually say it’s completely typical and something to anticipate….
Getting kids to stop using screens is a really frequent cause of fights in families these days. Lots of children will seem to go along with starting to use something electronic, but then really kick up a fuss when you ask them to put it down. This makes parents wonder if their kids are being…
Family life is often at its most hectic in the evening. Once school, work, and everything else from the day are done, you’re suddenly trying to get homework finished, food on the table, screen time under control and everyone ready for bed, and all in a pretty short space of time. Those who study families…
Reduce water waste at home” by making small but effective changes to your daily routine. Many families are already making an effort to use less water by adjusting their habits around the house. Whether it’s cooking, cleaning, or washing, these small changes add up over time and can significantly lower your water consumption. Experts who…
Screen Time Rules for Families: Why Timing Matters More Than Total Hours When families talk about how much time everyone spends on screens, they’re usually thinking about the total hours in a day. However, screen time rules for families aren’t just about duration—they’re about when, how, and why screens are used. When families talk about…