Know What's Happening in Parenting
Know What's Happening in Parenting
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Six Simple Strategies to Sharpen Parenting Skills
The article outlines six actionable ways parents can improve, including active listening, flexible rule enforcement, purposeful role modeling, emotional regulation, adaptable expectations, and expressive love. Practical steps such as kneeling to meet a child’s eye level and apologizing during emotional moments are highlighted.
The author, a veteran early‑childhood educator, recounts a recent clash with young adults who responded to a simple request with policy jargon instead of clear answers, leaving the author feeling unheard. The encounter highlighted how ageism can surface subtly when older voices are dismissed as confused or incompetent. It also exposed a broader cultural shift toward efficiency and liability‑driven scripts that crowd out genuine listening. The piece argues that without intentional empathy training, these patterns will persist across generations and workplaces.
The essay recounts a six‑year‑old’s Sunday shoe‑polishing ritual with his father, revealing how a simple act became a lifelong lesson in consistency and showing up. The father never missed the ritual, even as his knees ached and the family changed,...
Researchers observed that infants as young as four months can learn abstract speech sound patterns, linking them to visual cues. When tested again at seven and ten months, the infants’ overt responses changed: a clear familiarity preference at four months...
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Tiger parenting blends strict expectations with protective warmth, aiming to prepare children for future challenges. While rooted in Confucian values and popularized by Amy Chua, the style appears across cultures and differs from authoritarian parenting by adding affection. Research shows...
An analysis of ABCD MRI data from 8,059 children aged 9‑11, with follow‑up scans at 11‑13, found that higher parental acceptance and trauma resilience are linked to accelerated cortical thinning, a marker of faster brain maturation. Conversely, exposure to household...
I swear I can hear my newborn cry even when I'm in the shower with the water running and he is in a completely different room. It sounds impossible but it happens every time. Pregnancy hormones rewire your brain to be...
The key to Norway's sporting success?� "It takes everything we do in the US and does the opposite. We treat child athletes like budding professionals, prodigies train like the pros they look up to. In Norway, they let kids be...
A mother wrote to Slate’s Care and Feeding column describing how her husband Brad called their 9‑year‑old son Wade a “pussy” and a “disappointment.” The columnist responded that such language signals danger to the child and recommended therapy and possible...
My family couldn't understand why my first baby would stop crying the second I held him but wouldn't do that for anyone else. They thought I was spoiling him. But your baby knows you. They spent nine months listening to your...
Resistance can be a sign your teen still trusts the relationship. They feel safe enough to push back. I talk a lot about this in my book, Love The Teen You Have. Get your copy.
Identical 19‑year‑old twins Charlie and Thomas had lived side‑by‑side for 19 years before Thomas embarked on a six‑week European trip. During the entire journey the brothers exchanged virtually no communication—only a single brief text and a rejected betting request. Despite...
A mother of five still includes her 28‑year‑old son on her cellphone plan, explaining that the gesture preserves her role as a caregiver rather than addressing any financial need. The article details how birth‑order dynamics and a large age gap...
Southern California mother Gretchen Adler posted TikTok videos showing how to bake homemade Oreos, racking up more than 9.6 million views. The clips have provoked a heated discussion among parents about ultra‑processed foods, nutrition, and the practicality of making snacks from...
True story that inspired our toolkit. I still tear up every time I think about this.
A child psychologist trick: The fastest way to reduce ADHD arguments without raising your voice
The author reflects on a reader’s question about guilt over giving different experiences to each child, acknowledging that siblings inevitably receive varied versions of parenting. Citing Gabor Mate, she explains that no two children have identical parents because each child perceives...
Teaching children how their brains work is emerging as a practical strategy to strengthen mental health and self‑esteem. By learning the roles of the amygdala, brainstem and pre‑frontal cortex, kids can label emotions, externalize stress and activate simple tools like...
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A toxic friendship is defined by consistent behaviors that drain, manipulate, or harm a child emotionally, socially, or physically. Experts highlight patterns such as constant negativity, control, drama, one‑sidedness, and peer pressure. Parents are advised to watch for mood shifts,...
Ms. Rachel, a popular children’s educator and PBS host, draws on her own childhood experience of food insecurity to advocate for SNAP benefits and healthier nutrition for kids. She notes that 1 in 5 American children rely on SNAP, a...
Instagram fitness coach Mitchell Davis shares a simple parenting lesson: keep the door open while taking personal time. In a viral reel, his son wanders into his garage workout, illustrating that presence, not the activity, matters to children. Davis argues...
A Reddit mom asks if teen bedroom door locks are normal after installing them in her new home. The post sparked debate, with many parents viewing locks as a privacy privilege that can be revoked for misbehavior, while others argue...
Finland was crowned the world’s happiest nation in the 2026 World Happiness Report, leading parenting expert Jessica Joelle Alexander to spotlight Denmark’s PARENT framework as a blueprint for U.S. families. She argues that play, authenticity, and respect can boost American...
Alex Spitz, founder and CEO of New Mom School, turned her own postpartum struggle into a nationwide franchise that offers research‑backed, in‑person support for new mothers. Launched in 2012 in Orange County, the program now spans 37 locations across the...
YOUR “WELL-BEHAVED” CHILD MIGHT BE AFRAID — NOT JUST DISCIPLINED. • Silence can signal fear. • Obedience isn’t always confidence. • Fear-based compliance weakens voice. • Discipline should build courage. Save this for reflection. #ConsciousParenting #GentleParenting #ParentingTruths #EmotionalSafety #ModernParenting
Proud to be on this podcast with the man who made me understand the incredible value of free play -- and how much kids are learning even when not being "taught." That is, the inspirational Peter Gray: https://t.co/PzIhPVqRxR
A recent parent‑teacher conference highlighted how meetings that feel intimidating can actually become pivotal moments for a child’s development. The article stresses that parents and educators must view concerns as collaborative opportunities rather than criticism, emphasizing early intervention and shared...
Mister Rogers would have been 98 today. His assuring antidote to the anxieties about imperfection in parenting https://t.co/WvMvSyxbuL
A year-long podcast series interviewing top ADHD specialists gave a mom practical, low‑stress tools for raising a neurodivergent child. Experts emphasized tracking daily patterns, making tiny dietary tweaks, and ensuring regular movement to stabilize mood and focus. They also recommended...
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Brett Guthrie introduced legislation that would force video‑game publishers to embed parental‑control features, block in‑game chat for minors and limit financial transactions. The proposal arrives amid a long‑standing industry self‑regulation model led by the...
States across the U.S. are increasingly placing families on child‑care subsidy waitlists, leaving parents like Virginia resident Taylor Moyer in prolonged uncertainty. Fourteen states have recently introduced or expanded these lists, while only about a quarter of the 8 million eligible...
Azyia C. Zielinski was sentenced to 18 months of probation, rather than prison, after pleading guilty to misdemeanor child neglect for locking her six children in a Milwaukee storage unit overnight. The ruling, handed down by Circuit Court Judge Ana...
Clinical psychologist Shefali Tsabary advises parents to stop "dealing" with tantrums and instead take a parental timeout. By removing themselves physically or mentally, parents create space that calms both toddlers and teens. The approach hinges on the child mirroring parental...
LOVE this @Parents piece on worldwide parenting norms. "The American attitude that kids need to be monitored at all times would balk, but in Japan, kids get themselves to and from school—either by walking or by public transit—as young as 5." More...
The article reflects on a mother’s experience raising two sons with an absent father and draws parallels to the toxic online community highlighted in Netflix’s *Inside the Manosphere*. It argues that men who lack reliable paternal figures are more susceptible...
Paris Fury, mother of seven and wife of boxer Tyson Fury, is publicly defending her 16‑year‑old daughter Venezuela against the growing pressure to undergo cosmetic procedures ahead of her upcoming wedding to 18‑year‑old boxer Noah Price. The couple, engaged at...
FurryScan, founded by Archana Jain, rolled out a smart AI assistant that offers health monitoring, vaccination reminders and personalized coaching for pet owners. The service aims to make pet care more proactive amid a booming pet‑care market.
A large Japanese birth cohort of 38,219 mother‑child pairs found that mothers who were physically active before and during pregnancy had infants who scored higher on early developmental screenings, especially in gross motor, fine motor, and problem‑solving domains between six...
A mother shared on Instagram that confiscating a teen’s phone may stop unwanted behavior instantly, but it also shuts down conversation and fosters resentment. She argues that punitive phone bans often feel like cutting the child off from their world,...
CBeebies Parenting Helpline’s early‑years specialist Christina Lydon told listeners that a single routine—designating a calm moment such as bedtime and asking a specific question—can coax children into sharing their school experiences. The advice follows a request from Welsh comedian Robin...
Singapore's Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) and police issued a Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA) correction direction to activist Han Hui Hui for seven false statements about her children's removal, while simultaneously returning her three...
The one sentence that can stop you from accidentally making your ADHD child feel like a failure 1. Replace judgment with guidance
Life isn’t just one flavor. It’s a mix of joy, disappointment, anger, and growth. Just like Ugadi Pachadi, every feeling has a place. And every emotion has something to teach. ✨ Strong kids aren’t raised by removing hard feelings— They’re raised by learning how to...
Watercolor painting offers parents a screen‑free, engaging activity that simultaneously builds fine‑motor skills and emotional regulation in children. The medium’s fluid nature teaches patience, problem‑solving, and adaptability as kids learn to control brush strokes and wait for layers to dry....
A child psychologist trick: what to say when your ADHD child messes up - so they don’t carry silent guilt afterward
Some resistance is developmental. Your teen's brain is literally reorganizing itself. Emotional intensity goes up before reasoning catches up.
The Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) and the Singapore Police Force instructed the POFMA Office to issue a correction direction to activist Han Hui Hui for seven false statements made in a livestream about her children’s removal. The...
A University of Birmingham study reveals that strict smartphone bans in secondary schools improve in‑class concentration but do not curb overall screen time, as pupils often shift usage to evenings at home. The research shows restrictive policies can worsen sleep...
The editorial underscores human milk as the gold‑standard for infant nutrition, highlighting its dynamic blend of macronutrients, bioactive proteins, and long‑chain polyunsaturated fatty acids that drive optimal growth and brain development. It details how human milk oligosaccharides, immune proteins, and...
Terri R. Kurtzberg and Mary C. Kern argue that parents should treat negotiations with children as a problem‑solving tool rather than a power play. By seeking a child’s perspective and planning questions, parents can secure genuine buy‑in, leading to stronger...
How We Thrive: Caring for Kids and Ourselves in a Changing World, by Stephanie Malia Krauss https://t.co/QKFYxSpNhA @Getting_Smart
