People often talk about emotional development in the first few years of life in a general way, yet families typically want to know precisely what that means in their daily lives. As kids move from two to five years old they are figuring out what their feelings are called, how to deal with being bothered […]
7 Family Routines That Can Make Daily Life Easier
Lots of times people think of family routines as something you just like to do, but people who study how kids grow say they’re more like a really useful way to help everyone in the family, adults and kids alike. Having a regular schedule for things like bedtimes, eating, getting ready for school, and talking […]
6 Screen Time Myths Parents Still Hear Too Often
How much time kids spend looking at screens is a huge source of arguments in families, and often the discussion gets boiled down to strict rules or scary news stories. But pediatricians and psychologists who study child development generally say it’s about the situation. What kind of show or game it is, how old the […]
How Families Can Build Better Bedtime Routines for Children
How you do things at bedtime has a way of affecting quite a lot, not just what happens right before a child falls asleep. Doctors who specialize in children have repeatedly found that having the same things happen every evening helps kids sleep better, manage their feelings, and have an easier time with the next […]
Why Outdoor Play Still Matters for Children and Families
Many people think of playing outside as just a nice thing to do, but those who study children’s health see it as a really important part of growing up well. Being outdoors allows for running, investigating, and the sort of free play that’s crucial for children to develop in their relationships with others, manage their […]
Why Family Meals Still Matter in Busy Households
People often talk about family meals as something we do because it’s a tradition, but doctors who specialize in kids are starting to see them as a really useful way for families to talk to each other, have a rhythm to their day, and help their kids grow. Most families aren’t wondering if meals are […]