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.
Researchers led by Dr. Michelle Kee at A*STAR's Institute for Human Development and Potential surveyed 328 mother‑child pairs in Singapore and found that mothers with higher positive mental well‑being tend to use authoritative parenting, which is associated with stronger cognitive abilities in preschoolers. The findings, published in the JAACAP Open journal in November 2025 and highlighted in a March 17 A*STAR statement, suggest that public‑health strategies should promote positive maternal mental health, not just treat depression.
On March 17, 2026, U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy in Boston issued a nationwide injunction halting the Trump administration’s changes to child vaccine recommendations spearheaded by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The ruling voids the new CDC Advisory Committee...
The latest "Tech Life" episode explores how screen time may be rewiring young brains, drawing on research and parental anecdotes. Experts discuss potential cognitive and developmental risks for infants and toddlers, while the show also highlights AI's therapeutic role in...
The article highlights how an adult child’s depression can distort their perception of parental relationships, often turning previously tolerable bonds into sources of blame. Mood disorders sap the emotional bandwidth needed for nuanced reflection, making it easy for children to...
Life changes quietly after becoming a mother. Not everything is visible to the world. You learn to stay silent instead of arguing. You let go of small things that once felt big. Some days are heavy. Some days feel lighter. But slowly, grow. You realise not everything...
• Labels shape identity. • Comparison fuels rivalry. • Celebrate uniqueness. • Avoid side-taking. Reflect. #SiblingRivalry #HealthyFamilies #ParentingAdvice #ConsciousParenting #FamilyDynamics
Joshua Doležal reviews Aymann Ismail’s memoir *Becoming Baba*, a candid account of navigating fatherhood, faith, and immigrant identity in America. The book traces Ismail’s childhood in Newark, his struggle between Islamic traditions and urban rebellion, and his evolving relationship with...
Placing a sleeping baby in the crib shouldn’t feel like a covert mission… and yet here we are. You’ve rocked, bounced, paced the hallway like it’s your job. Th
Teen resistance is rarely random. It usually shows up in predictable places: Homework Screens Sleep Chores Social life These areas all involve autonomy.
New research from the Education Policy Institute, using data from over 8,000 families, reveals that 72 % of nine‑month‑old babies in England are exposed to screens each day, averaging 41 minutes of use. Screen time is most common among only‑children (80 %) and...
everyone told me having a kid would slow me down but my son is 9 months old now and i feel like my life just started this is my first time reflecting on it publicly. here's everything i've learned so far: 1. everything...
Dr Billy Garvey, a developmental paediatrician with 25 years of experience, appeared on the Netmums podcast to address parents who suspect their teenager is struggling despite claims of being fine. He emphasises that teen distress often stems from temperament, not...
Pinterest’s 2026 Parenting Trend Report reveals a surge in “thoughtful parenting,” where families prioritize offline learning, outdoor play, and experience‑rich routines over constant screen time. Search activity on the platform shows a 200% rise in "screen‑free" queries and a 340%...
Padma Lakshmi, host of America’s Culinary Cup, refuses tablets at the restaurant table when she dines with her 16‑year‑old daughter, Krishna, calling devices modern pacifiers. She argues that if a child needs a screen, ordering takeout makes more sense and...
Parents seeking gentle, breathable clothing for infants are turning to bamboo fabrics. The article highlights bamboo baby clothes and pajamas as solutions for skin sensitivity, temperature regulation, and longer sleep. It also emphasizes the eco‑friendly, durable nature of bamboo, which...
I weaned my first and second baby around 9 months. I'll see how long I go this time. I admire women who can do extended breastfeeding past 12 months. Some moms go 2+ years and that's remarkable. What most people don't...
In this episode Corey and Sarah discuss the challenges and joys of parenting strong‑willed children, highlighting how these kids speak their truth, resist being bossed around, and often have a deep sense of justice. They share personal anecdotes—like a niece...
Firstborn children tend to get slightly higher grades than their younger siblings. The gap is small, but probably comes down to: - More one-on-one time with parents early on - Teaching younger siblings (reinforces learning)
Fathers Incorporated is launching Dad & Company, a co‑parenting program that focuses on emotional leadership and stewardship rather than simple advice. The initiative emphasizes the “co” as a daily commitment, urging parents to unpack personal pain, choose responsibility over control,...
Say it with me: My child's disappointment in my boundaries is not an emergency I need to fix.
The post argues that childhood pickiness is a recent cultural construct, not a universal developmental stage. Historically, American children ate the same meals as adults and were encouraged to try diverse foods. Since the 1970s, the rise of ultra‑processed “kids’...
Someone asked this question in Hampton’s slack (1000+ founders): “How do you build a business while raising kids?” Replies (anonymized): Member A (had his son at 22, now 44): "There was never anything in this world I wanted more than being a father....
In this 6‑minute episode of the Dad and Daughter Connection, host Dr. Christopher Lewis explains why teaching daughters that vulnerability is strength is essential for their emotional development. He outlines three practical steps for fathers: model vulnerability by sharing their...
Rhonda Abbott, a 73‑year‑old in Alabama, is the sole caregiver for her 14‑year‑old grandson after adopting him in 2019. She works full‑time as an administrative assistant for her daughter’s company, earning $1,200 bi‑weekly, while her Social Security check barely covers...
A child needs trust and safety first to form a strong bond and connection before a parent can expect them to be regulated, behave and cooperate to requests, and respect them.
Not only is it good to have time with just your baby ... when our 2nd and 3rd kids were born, we sent the older kids to stay with my parents for a few days, so that it was literally...
In this episode of Apparently Speaking, host Miriam Conner talks with school counselor and children's author Jennifer Leichtate about the growing pressure and performance anxiety faced by kids today. Leichtate explains the difference between healthy, motivating anxiety and debilitating anxiety...
"A home library of 500 books propels a child an average of 3.2 years further in education"
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Babies commonly produce a variety of noises while sleeping, such as moaning, grunting, gurgling, and snorting, especially during the first four to six months as their respiratory and digestive systems mature. These sounds are typically benign and linked to irregular...
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Parents often dread the “terrible twos,” a normal developmental stage where toddlers seek independence while lacking emotional regulation. The American Academy of Pediatrics notes that this phase typically starts around 18 months and can extend to age four, featuring frequent...
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Pediatricians emphasize that a baby’s growth trajectory matters more than any single height or weight percentile. Growth charts plot weight, length, and head circumference against age‑sex norms, with the 5th‑95th percentile band considered normal. Consistent, proportional growth over time signals...
Breast milk has a clock. Morning milk has higher cortisol and stimulating amino acids to help the baby wake up. Evening milk has more melatonin and nucleotides that have a sleep inducing effect on the nervous system to help the baby...
We've got a youth mental health epidemic. Part of the reason? Without being aware of it, adults are training kids to have hypersensitive threat alarms, without the tools or resources to handle any sort of challenge. The consequences are dire: https://thegrowtheq.com/stop-hovering-and-let-kids-play-their-mental-health-depends-on-it/
The post illustrates how a child’s drawing serves as a visible record of thinking, not merely a finished artwork. Ariana returns to her earlier marks, adds circles, lines, and rearranges pieces, demonstrating how revisiting work deepens ideas and reveals relationships....
A mother of four discovered her chronic dread during breastfeeding was due to Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex (D‑MER), a neurochemical response tied to sudden dopamine drops. Experts explain D‑MER differs from postpartum depression, affecting roughly 6‑15% of lactating individuals and...
A child psychologist trick: how to correct behavior without turning it into a power struggle
Good grades in school make sense for many of a certain personality type .. this post is fo the parents who are like that but have children who are more creative or entrepreneurial and have a different path in store...
Yale researchers have validated BRIDGE, an observational coding system that gauges caregiver‑child bonds without relying on spoken language. The study analyzed 1,092 videos of Syrian refugee mothers and their children in Jordan, using 18 coders from 12 countries, most of...
Want to know what REALLY helps anxious teens? Start with empathy and partnership. Full episode here: https://t.co/CztUU1ccSr #TeenAnxiety #FatherDaughter
Today my 13 year old learned the beauty of running errands with your Mom on a Saturday. As long as you don’t complain, don’t run over my feet with the cart you get — unlimited snacks — several food breaks...
Parents often assume children ignore household arguments, but research shows they absorb emotions, tone, and the way conflicts are resolved. Relationship expert Loraine Thrower explains that calm, respectful disagreements teach kids about love, respect, and problem‑solving, while unresolved hostility can...
Signs your child is MORE secure than you think: They have opinions nobody asked for. A child who knows what they think and isn't afraid to share it probably wasn't taught their ideas weren't wrong or inconvenient.
A recent study in the Journal of Experimental Child Psychology examined how mothers and fathers make preschoolers laugh and how those moments relate to attachment security. While both parents employed comparable physical and vocal play strategies and elicited equal amounts...
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The article outlines 13 positive indicators that suggest a romantic partner would make a good parent, drawing on insights from mental‑health and legal experts. Key traits include genuine passion for children, optimism, flexible boundaries, emotional intelligence, and reliable teamwork. It...
Last night my son asked if I'd ever heard of a pillow fight. I said I had not, so he explained the premise & asked if I would play. I awkwardly held a pillow as he gave me pointers through...
A UK longitudinal study of 3,176 families found that fathers who experience post‑natal depression increase the risk of depression in their daughters by age 18, while sons show no similar effect. The research, published in JAMA Psychiatry, suggests that paternal...
🌟Share with a new mom that needs some encouragement 🧩Learning your newborn’s cues is a process. Here are some things you can look for as you are getting to k
Say it with me: The fact that my child feels remorse IS the consequence. My job now is to help them process it, not multiply their shame.
Stop thinking about giving them all the answers and start thinking about stories to tell that make the answers self-evident.
Your presence, listening, and emotional modeling matter more than you think. Learn more on this episode: https://t.co/CztUU1cKHZ #RaisingDaughters
