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How to Raise Kids Who Aren’t Assholes: 3 Takeaways
Discover insights from "How to Raise Kids Who Aren't Assholes" by Melinda Wenner Moyer. This science-based guide offers actionable strategies for raising kind, resilient kids, tackling selfishness, bullying, sibling rivalry, and effective time-outs.
The Surprising Benefits of Family Dinners (& the Minimum Effective Dose)
Learn the benefits of family dinners. Only 30% of families engage, but the impact on well-being is profound. Learn strategies and the minimum effective dose.
“Special Time” & PCIT: 5 Minutes To Better Behaviors
Discover how Special Time, backed by science, and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) can strengthen your bond, nurture development, and build lasting family connections.
64 Active Gift Ideas For Kids Of All Ages
Discover the 64 best non-screen toys for kids that inspire adventure, develop motor skills, and cultivate problem-solving. Elevate playtime with enriching choices that engage and entertain.
Veer XL 4 Seater Stroller Wagon Review: A Minimalist Solution
Discover the Veer XL 4 Seater Stroller Wagon through a mom's eyes. Read my sister’s review on its durability and performance for a family with three kids, including one with special needs.
Oh Crap! Potty Training: 3 Takeaways
Discover key insights from Jamie Glowacki's "Oh Crap! Potty Training" in these 3 takeaways: effective planning, motivational language, and post-training strategies. Learn to dispel myths, use positive language, and support independence with dressing skills.
Stop Telling Your Kids To “Be Careful” (& What To Do Instead)
Saying “be careful” might negatively impact your child’s development. Learn why kids need to experience risk, the science behind it, and what to say instead.
Mastering Fatherhood: 38 Essential Tips for New Dads Revealed
Discover 38 essential tips for new dads to embrace fatherhood, including microworkouts, mushroom coffee, swimming, and more. Master your new role with these practical strategies.
From Chaos To Calm: 17 Tips For Parenting Toddlers
Discover valuable tips for parenting toddlers, including checklists, fostering a growth mindset, creating a will, and teaching breathwork. Navigate this stage with confidence.
Kids Nutrition: Why Early Healthy Eating Habits Matter
Childhood is crucial for growth. Establishing healthy eating habits early influences cardiovascular risk, obesity, metabolism, and cognitive development. Factors like parental role modeling and food accessibility matter.
An Interview With Daddy Simply: Martial Arts, Sleep For Kids, & Seaweed
An Interview with Patrick from Daddy Simply on everything from martial arts, sleep strategies for kids, getting kids to do chores at a young age, and the benefits of eating edible seaweed.
6 Signs That Your Child Needs Vision Therapy
Discover the signs your child needs vision therapy. From eye strain to poor depth perception, learn how vision therapy can support their visual development and well-being.
18 Of The Best Baby Beach Hacks
Learn the best baby beach hacks to prevent a chaotic day under the sun. Learn how to apply sunscreen, the best backpack cooler, and why you shouldn’t use baby powder and spray sunscreens.
The Best Natural Sunscreens For Kids (& What To Avoid)
Discover the best natural sunscreens for kids. Learn what to look for, why you should avoid spray sunscreens, why high SPF is overkill, and the best natural sunscreen lotions and sunscreen sticks for children.
Interoception With Kelly Mahler: What It Is & How To Enhance It
Interoception is the sense of one's physiological state. Discover more about this often-overlooked sense with Kelly Mahler, OT and expert in the field.
Kids Behavior Management: 25 Parenting Tips and Tricks (Part 1)
In need of parenting strategies for managing your child's behavior? This latest article offers 25 parenting tips and tricks,in the first of a 3 part series.
The Coddling of the American Mind: 3 Takeaways
Three takeaways from The Coddling of the American Mind: more anxiety and depression, paranoid parenting, and the decline of play.
Food Dye Effects: Hyperactivity, Cancer, & Allergies?
Food coloring is found in many foods but it provides no nutritional benefits. Food dye effects have been linked to hyperactivity, allergies, and even cancer. Are the claims true? How to stay safe.
The New Nordic Diet: The Best Diet For Kids’ Mental Health?
The New Nordic Diet, a recent eating approach, can enhance children’s mental health. Benefits include reduced ADHD, depression, behavioral issues, and improved cognition.
The Secrets of Happy Families: 3 Takeaways
Three takeaways from The Secrets of Happy Families: family dinner, argument styles of men vs. women, and parents and youth sports.