If your child is always trying to argue their case, it’s time to end negotiations. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 231
If your kid is always arguing her case, take these steps to end the negotiations.
Do you constantly force obstacles out of your kids' paths so they don't have pain or difficulty? If so, you may be a snowplow parent. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 339
Follow these signs for your way out of the snowstorm that is being a parent.
Adjusting back to daycare and school after COVID-19 might be tough on your child. Start early by reverting back to your pre-quarantine schedules—no pajamas all day—and be ready to validate their emotions. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 366
With stay-at-home orders lifting and daycares and schools around the U.S. beginning to reopen, here's how to ease your child's anxiety and help them transition back to a pre-pandemic schedule after being at home with you 24/7.
It’s time to rethink using the phrase “man up” with your son. Instead, encourage their emotional expression and help them develop a strong sense of self. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 571
Boys are often told to "be man-like" growing up—and that can be detrimental. Dr. Michael C. Reichert, author of How To Raise A Boy, offers five important ways to break the mold.
As you get ready for a new school year, you may wonder, “it is time to get my child a phone?” Before you buy, establish want versus need and why exactly your child is asking for a phone. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 485
Considering getting your child a smartphone? See how one mom navigated the tricky terrain of what to buy—and how to teach her son to safely operate in the digital world.
Before you hand over the screen to combat a temper tantrum, try playing a brain game that encourages your kid to tap in to his emotions. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 383
You may be tempted to turn on Baby Shark in the middle of a temper tantrum, but these mind-body tricks work better than distractions.
Bedtime snacks can help your kid sleep through the night but only if they're snacking correctly. Make sure it’s not an escape route from dinner and keep it healthy. No one needs a sugar bomb before bed. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 236
Fight off after-dinner hunger with these bedtime snack ideas and expert tips, all of which can help your child sleep throughout the night.
If you’re looking for more fun in your family, try celebrating the little things and look for excuses to add a dose of silliness to otherwise ordinary weeks. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 637
Simple, silly, and meaningful ways families across the country make everyday extra-special.
Is violent play always a bad thing? Well, it’s complicated. Kids often like to be good guys and bad guys to explore what it means to be powerful but there is a line where violent play can go too far. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 507
It may surprise you to learn that your child’s interest in imaginary violence can be normal, even healthy. Experts explain when you shouldn’t worry and when you should step in.
Inspire your child to strengthen their critical thinking skills by letting them strategize. Instead of always jumping in with solutions, ask your child what they think and how they’d solve a problem. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 259
With schools focusing more on critical thinking, it's time to nurture this crucial skill.
Start healthy habits young so your child can live a long, healthy life. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 138
These healthy habits are proven to promote lifelong health and resiliency in kids.
Some everyday phrases you use with your kid do more harm than good. Saying “You’re fine” after a fall or knee scrape can discount your child’s feelings. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 346
These everyday phrases may actually do more harm than good.
Mom burnout is real and it can sneak up on you. Make sure you’re taking time for yourself and give your permission to say “no” to things you can’t handle. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 435
If high stress, exhaustion, little-to-no alone time, and difficulty juggling everything on your plate sound familiar, it's quite possible you're experiencing burnout—a condition affecting American moms at epidemic levels.
Do all of your child’s friends look a lot like them? It’s time to teach them how to be more inclusive. Focus on reading diverse books as a family and opt for more inclusive activities. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 452
It's not unusual for children to form homogeneous cliques and leave out kids that look different than them. But here are ways parents can help their kids expand their social circle.
Summer reading doesn’t have to be a struggle. Let your kid pick books that align with their passions so they’ll get excited about reading more. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 407
Whether you have a reluctant reader or a bookworm, make the most of school break with these smart summer reading strategies.
