It’s a scene that rattles new parents and frustrates seasoned ones: your child screams from his bedroom in the middle of the night, startling you awake as you scram
General Parenting
The Value of Cultivating a Yes Brain””
Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D., is co-author with Daniel J. Siegel of the best-selling book “The Whole Brain Child” and, more recently, of “The Yes Brain Chil
Winter Resolutions That Bring the Family Closer
Winter is a quiet time for reflection. As the embers of holiday cheer fade, it allows us to see the things that need to be fixed. No, I am not referring to that cabinet d
How Screens Impact Young Children
Our screens are ever present, and as we click, sweep and scroll through our lives, our kids are becoming tech-savvy earlier and earlier. With so many games and apps avail
How to Handle Cyberbullying
Question: Recently, my daughter in middle school has been getting bullied online. The people who are bullying her are classmates. They say she only gets good grades becau
10 Science-Backed Benefits of Practicing Gratitude With Kids
Only recently have scientists begun to study the benefits of gratitude. Vitamin G, as some like to call it, plays a critical role in happiness. Focusing on the positive b
How to Talk to Kids About Disabilities
“Why do you talk like that?” I heard the question come from behind me as I helped another child in the Sunday school class. “It’s just the way I a
The Benefits of Classroom Volunteering
When Rene Staudacher’s youngest son Jake entered kindergarten, she went back to school – to her son’s school. Rene is one of many parents who volunteer
Ways to Encourage Introverted Children
“Hi, son. Did you make any new friends today?” “No.” “Have you seen any nice kids you want to invite over to visit?” “Not really
I’ve Had My Fill!
Choose battles wisely. If there’s one thing I’ve learned in thirty years of marriage and ten years as a father, it’s to choose my battles wisely. Since
6 Tips for Back-to-School Supply Shopping
The first day of school is knocking on our door! My daughter is starting middle school this year. She’ll have six classes and six teachers. This means that instead
7 Gentle Ways to Calm the Chatter
While some kids will barely utter a word, their talkative brethren are more than happy to fill the silence. How do you know when talking has crossed from socially accepta
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