Parenting techniques, styles, and advice for relationship development, educational development, and common concerns.
What is in a name? Though neither Romeo nor Juliet can claim a spot on any lists of the most popular baby names of the 21st century in the U.S., this collection has a little bit of everything. There are
When starting the potty training journey, patience is critical. Many parents find that the most effective strategy is to wait until their child demonstrates readiness and shows cues that they’re interested and not bow to pressure from friends or family
Research supports that regular leisure activities can reduce blood pressure, cortisol, or stress levels and even decrease your BMI. Leisure activities can include different hobbies that challenge you, excite you, and may even make you sweat a little. In addition,
Children learning to read need to know the sight words, which can be a challenging task for both you and your child. Sight words are words that are recognized without having to sound them out. In other words, they are
Does your child have a personal dictionary? If not, now might be a good time to purchase one. A 2018 Oxford University Press (OUP) survey strongly indicated that vocabulary levels are below age-related expectations in the transition from primary to
Would you rather have a pet monkey or a pet lion? Would you rather be able to fly or read people’s thoughts? Would you rather be able to go through walls or breathe underwater? These are just some of the
Kids want to learn, grow, and explore the world around them. They want to create new things and dabble in various activities to understand what they like and don’t. One great way to explore your child’s creativity is with DIY
School curriculums contain plenty of useful subjects: algebra, grammar, chemistry. Of course, there are plenty of other lessons that didn’t prove quite so accurate. From history classes that glossed over some crucial details to the health classes that used scare
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, affects about 7% of children and adolescents in the U.S. In general terms, children with ADHD often have trouble staying focused and exhibit hyperactive and impulsive behaviors. Roughly twice as many boys as girls were diagnosed
It’s that time of year again; back to school! As a parent, you know that the new school year means lots of work, stress, and money! Getting the kids ready to go back to school or even start school for