First Mother’s Day Celebrating Three Little Girls
1st Mother’s Day as a mom of three 1st Mother’s Day as a girl mom
Wealthy Parents Reject Boarding Schools Amid Cultural Shift
The Financial Times reports Britain’s boarding school model is starting to crack Rendcomb College in the fashionable Cotswolds area is shutting down. Founded by a tobacco heir in 1920, the school suffered from falling enrolment, rising costs, and a collapse in...
Use a 30‑second “Brain Break” To Calm ADHD Kids
A child psychologist trick: the fastest way to get ADHD kids to cooperate when their brain feels mentally overloaded
Sleep Essential for Brain Health in Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Sleep is vital for brain development—especially in children with neurodevelopmental disorders. Disruptions can affect brain function, hormones, metabolism & inflammation, potentially worsening conditions like autism & ADHD. More research = better care. #SleepScience #Neurodevelopment https://t.co/NhPu38RrEi
Intellectual Parents Still Struggle: Parenting Rarely Starts From Mastery
Both my parents had PhDs and were obsessed with learning. We didn’t have a TV in the house. Instead, we read books and discussed politics at the dinner table. By age 8, I could read and write at a 12th...
Celebrate Every Child's Unique Strengths, From Picky Eaters to Artists
Got a picky eater or an aspiring artist at home? Episode highlights how to celebrate every child’s strengths. https://t.co/qbgo2YYHfl
Yelling Hurts ADHD Kids: Hidden Long‑Term Damage
The dark side of yelling at ADHD kids that most parents don’t realize until later
ADHD Kids Say “I Don’t Care” To Mask Anxiety
A child psychologist trick: what ADHD kids are emotionally hiding when they say “I don’t care”
Teaching Kids Stewardship Over Simple Financial Handouts
This is something I have radically changed my mind on. I used to be a “give it all away and let my kids build their own thing” … and now that I have gotten older have realized that what I...
Adopting My Nephew and Niece Became My Best Decision
My children were once my nephew & niece. I didn’t become a Mother the traditional way. I was a busy lawyer & thought I didn’t have time for kids. But life had other plans - adopting them...
Too Much Supervision Undermines ADHD Kids' Cooperation
A child psychologist trick: why ADHD kids cooperate less when they feel watched too closely
Dads: Master Patience with Self‑Awareness and Empathy
Ways for dads to be more patient and understanding with their children: ☝🏿Recognize and manage personal triggers and emotions ✌🏿Practice active listening and empathy 👌🏿Develop coping strategies and stress-reducing techniques Follow @4fitfatherhood for tips like these and share with someone who needs this #Father #fatherhood...
Immigrant Parents' Relentless Sacrifice Fuels My Gratitude
When your parents are not rich but still afford to give you a beautiful life, you grow up to appreciate their sacrifices. My mom and dad worked two jobs, seven days a week for more than 25 years. Both were immigrant...
5 Common Household Items Pediatricians Hate
5 things I detest as a pediatrician that you probably have in your home doctor #infant #babies #parenting
We Spend 75% with Kids Before Age 12
75% of the time we spend with our children in our lifetime will be spent by age 12, 90% by the time children are 18. https://t.co/Fnox3Chjqg
Teaching Kids Critical Thinking Before AI Shapes Judgment
Monday, I’ll share why a children’s book became a 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. At first, I thought I was writing about kids and AI. 🤖 But I was really writing about something more urgent: How do we 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 in a world...
Simple Bedtime Reassurance Turned His Worst Day Around
My son told me said he had the worst day ever. Here's what I said at bedtime that made him beam.
AI Expert Prioritizes Humanities Over Debt for Kids
Talked to a friend who's one of the smartest people I know on AI & invested in Anthropic: Me: "What do you hope your college-age kids study?" Him: "Nothing that moves them into debt. Ideally humanities. I want them to learn...
ADHD Kids Have Hidden Edge for Quick Cooperation
A child psychologist revealed the “unfair advantage” that makes ADHD kids cooperate faster without yelling
Early Dress Code Built Confidence for Future Success
Dad made us all wear jackets and ties to church every Sunday. Not just Christmas and Easter. Every Sunday. We were the only kids dressed up. We were always embarrassed but every man over fifty would, at one mass or another, smile...
Kids Learn Faith by Watching, Not Hearing
People ask me all the time, “How do I keep my kids in the faith?” The answer is simpler than most people want it to be: your example matters more than your words. Children learn by imitation long before they learn by...
Fathers Shape Kids' Futures and Future Therapy Conversations
As parents, we're tasked with shaping someone's childhood. The way we approach this responsibility will impact the conversations they'll have - or avoid - in therapy one day. On this @4fitfatherhood podcast episode, @mattfleekop and I dive into the critical role...
Kids Feel Reward of Giving Before They Speak
We assume generosity is a habit adults build over years of moral instruction. New research says the emotional reward of giving shows up before a child can form a sentence. 👇
Teach Kids AI Through Curiosity, Not Just Answers
Children already ask the best questions. “Why?” “What if?” “How come?” “Can I try?” “Can a pawn become a queen?” ♟️ Honestly, they may be better prepared for 𝗔𝗜 than most executives. The issue is not whether kids will use AI. They will. 🚀 The real question is whether...
It's Okay to Pause, Then Reflect and Respond
Say it with me: I don't have to have the perfect response in the moment. It's perfectly fine to circle back and say, "I've been thinking about what you said..." It actually shows self-reflection and healthy communication.
Celebrate Uniqueness, Nurture Passions for Confident Daughters
The secret to raising confident daughters? Celebrate their uniqueness and engage in their passions. https://t.co/qbgo2YYHfl
AI Powers Receipt Printer Daily Briefings for Kids
this guy literally used Claude to set up a receipt printer to make daily briefings for his kids 🤯 https://t.co/POhlMxHav7
Child Sleep Issues Signal Nervous System Dysregulation, Not Defiance
If they're wired at bedtime, melting down, waking up through the night... that's not defiance. That's a dysregulated nervous system. 5 signs your child's sleep is a nervous system problem, not a behavior problem. Comment SAFE SLEEP and I'll send...
Prioritize Meals and Sleep Over Screen Time, Parents
It’s interesting seeing people call it “unrealistic” for kids to eat something every 3 hours or get 7–8 hours of sleep… Yet many kids (and adults) can spend 5–7+ hours a day on their phones without hesitation. So is it really...
Microsteps Empower Caregivers to Manage Kids' Food Allergies
With 1 in 13 children affected by food allergies, nearly every family feels the ripple effects, whether they are navigating allergies at home or supporting children in schools, social groups, and communities. Loved speaking with @GoodInside CEO Dr. Becky Kennedy Kennedy at the...
Natural Playgrounds Strengthen Children’s Immune Systems
Finland replaced artificial playground surfaces with natural elements like mud and soil, and the results surprised even researchers… … Children playing in these "rewilded" environments showed significant improvements in their immune systems, including reduced pathogens and increased immune-regulating T cells, highlighting...
All‑girls Catholic School Forged Lifelong Friendships and Growth
Best thing my parents ever did for me? Send me to my all girls catholic school. Wasn’t cheap and they had to sacrifice to send me there but I feel like it’s helped me in my life so much and...
Give Kids Responsibility, Not Therapy, to Build Resilience
Here's the "Overprotective Parent" article itself, which is good, and manages to not hector parents, who have been EXHORTED to overprotect for at least a generation: https://t.co/ti73asw25k
Dignity of Risk Extends to Non‑Speaking Autistic Individuals
Everyone deserves "The dignity of risk"--including kids & including non-speaking people w/ #autism. Here's the story of one: A "speller" (person who communicates by pointing to letters) on an inadvertent mini-adventure at a conference: https://t.co/VLOJ97ntO1
Boredom Sparks Kids' Creativity—No Screen Guilt Needed
This morning I was practicing dance in my studio when my son knocked on the door. "Can I watch Land Before Time?" "Not right now. You can play with your sister and we will watch it after dinner." 20 minutes later...
Media-Fueled Fear Curtails Children's Independence and Exploration
The role of parental fear in restricting children’s independence is often underappreciated. Our information environment contributes to fear-based parenting by amplifying the perceived risks of low base rate harms. As a result, we limit kids’ opportunities to explore their world.
Start ADHD Tasks Calmly: Expert Tips to Prevent Conflict
A child behaviour expert tip: how to help an ADHD child start tasks without fights or shutdowns.
Apologizing Shows Kids Accountability, Not Weak Authority
Say it with me: Saying "I'm sorry" after I lose it isn't undermining my authority. It's showing my child that accountability is something adults do too.
Screens Hijack ADHD Brains—Quick Reset Strategies
A child psychologist trick: what screens do to an ADHD child’s brain and how to reset it fast
Real Stories and Tips to Strengthen Father‑Daughter Bonds
Struggling to connect with your daughter? This week’s episode shares real stories & actionable advice. https://t.co/qbgo2YZf4T
Teen Learner Mistakes Gas for Brake on First Drive
My 14 y/o daughter got her Instruction Permit and when she sat behind the wheel, I told her she had to put her foot on the brake to shift into Drive. She almost blew the engine pressing her foot on...
Kids Need Screen Detox After Grandparent Overexposure
It takes about a week to detox my kids after an extended stay at my parents house. They get spoiled with screen time there and I stopped fighting it. But the behavior change when we come home is impossible to...
From Mom's Guidance at 19 to My Own at 38
Being pregnant at 38 makes me realize how much I depended on my mom when I was pregnant at 19. She told me what car seat to get, what pediatrician to pick, what formula to buy, etc.. like my son...
Newborns Recognize Melodies Heard In Utero
Your baby is not a blank slate at birth. They have been collecting data for months. One example of this is that newborns can recognize melodies they heard in the womb. In one study, mothers played a specific piano melody twice...
Train to Live: Practical Mobility for Lifelong Performance
Dr. Kelly Starrett has a simple philosophy. We should train to live, not live to train. He's helped athletes, teams, and everyday people build bodies that can handle the real demands of life. In this episode, Kelly (@thereadystate) breaks down how to...
Panic Buying a Nanny Doubles Childcare Costs
You’re 36 and 34, $275k combined TC. DINKs until last year. Now: 1 baby. Daycare quote is $2,800/mo. Nanny quotes are $5,200/mo. You panicked and went nanny. **Here’s the trap**:
Stop This Hidden Parenting Mistake That Undermines ADHD Cooperation
A child psychologist trick: the invisible mistake parents make that kills cooperation in ADHD kids
Bedtime with My Son: Fatherhood’s Humbling Joy
Paddock club to bath and bed time with my son is the humbling and best part of fatherhood. No matter the day I get to hear him say “night night, te amo”
Intentional Fatherhood: The Foundation of Every Action
“Intentionality is the cornerstone of everything you do in fatherhood.” Dive into honest reflections here: https://t.co/SyKAeVd0Jd
Unlimited LEGO and Books: Cheat Codes for Endless Fun
Papa has two cheat codes: 1. Unlimited LEGOs as long as you finish the last set 2. Unlimited books as long as you finish the last book And sometimes we get to visit the LEGO store and bookstore in the same day...