Help Your Child Build Friendships with Practical Steps
When your child does not seem to have friends , it can feel scary - and you can also feel powerless. The good news is that you are not - and there are lots of steps you can take to support them. As author of ‘The Friendship Maze’ and the four What’s my Child Thinking? Books, here’s my tips for Stylist. https://www.stylist.co.uk/motherhood/parenting-advice-child-has-no-firends/1079499 #parentingtips
Know Your Child’s Biology to End Bedtime Battles
This isn’t about shame. It’s about understanding your child’s biology so bedtime stops feeling like a battlefield. 👉 Comment KIDREST for my pediatric sleep Masterclass that’s ending bedtime chaos for thousands of families. 📌 Save this for the next meltdown. 👥 Tag the parent...
Father Crafts DIY Therapy, Helps Son Walk
This remarkable father finds a way to help his son learn to stand and walk because he cannot afford therapy. Some people would love to have your bad days. https://t.co/9tFmQjmRDU
Celebrating My Son's Resilience Beyond Autism Awareness
April Autism Awareness month may be over, but my pride for you, son, only grows stronger. Witnessing you overcome obstacles and achieve your goals fills my heart with joy. The journey to diagnosis wasn't easy, but fighting for your rights...
Give Kids Independence, Responsibility, and Free Play
This is why @LetGrowOrg recommends 3 things for all kids: more Independence, responsibility and free play. These have been leached out of kids' lives and the resulting anxiety and depression have been treated like mental illnesses. They are not...
Adapt, Don’t Shield: Parenting in the AI Age
Parenting in the AI era is becoming more uncertain. Trying to fully “AI-proof” children’s education or choices may be unrealistic, as the technology is already embedded across learning and daily life. The perspective is sobering. Adaptation may matter more than protection. https://t.co/5gzeshJuD7...
Daily Reminders Empower Parents on Their Journey
Three years ago today, The Daily Dad was published with a simple goal: give parents one small reminder, every single day, that this job matters—and they’re not alone in it. Since then, it’s become a daily devotional for thousands of parents...
Decode 2025‑26 Teen Slang: What Parents Miss
Teen Slang Decoded: What Your Kid Is Actually Saying in 2025 and 2026 Last updated: May 2026 | Reading time: 12 minutes By James Smith, SocialDad.ca — a Canadian dad writing about raising kids in the age of the internet You’re...
One Sentence to Gain Cooperation From ADHD Kids
A child psychologist trick: the first sentence to say to build cooperation in ADHD kids without pressure
Parenting: Teach Joy, Belonging, Purpose, Not Just Careers
The goal is not to prepare them to get a job. The goal is to prepare them to have a life that’s full of joy, belonging, and purpose. They will not learn those things in school, so as parents that...
Children’s Freedom Shrinks: From 8 Miles to 300 Yards
How far an 8 year old is allowed to walk alone unsupervised, across 4 generations 1919: 8 miles (to the lake) 1950: 1 miles (to the woods) 1979: 1/2 mile (to the public pool) 2007: 300 yards (to end the street) Shifting baseline syndrome...
ADHD Kids Need Daily Support, Not Punishment
I recently responded to a post here that has since been deleted and think it might benefit others. The post described a 14 year old being punished for not being able to complete his school work without support. The child...
From Control to Connection: Parenting Grown‑Up Kids
Letting go without losing connection… The hardest part of parenting? Your adult child. Your role must shift: Control → Connection Guide more. Control less. Build trust or risk losing them. What’s been the hardest part of parenting as your kids get older?
At 3½, Parenting Becomes Shared Adventure
My son is 3 1/2. This is such a great age. It's the first time I feel like I'm having fun doing things *with* him as opposed to having fun and he's with me. We have favorite stories and activities. He helps...
Teen Female Athletes Need Proper Fuel for Growth
🚨Parents of Teen Female Athletes If your daughter is between 14–18 years old, active in sports, and stands 5’4” to 5’10” but weighs only 105–125 lbs, she may be under-fueled for her body and performance needs…..especially during key years of growth...
Quick Psychologist Trick Eases ADHD Anger From Pressure
A child psychologist trick: the fastest way to reduce ADHD anger caused by rushing and pressure
Couples Misjudge Baby Care Split; Dads' Involvement Improves Outcomes
My lab asked pregnant couples to discuss their plans for sharing infant care. After birth, we brought them back to the lab. We discovered that couples do not accurately predict their division of baby care, and parents fare better when...
Teen's Behavior Reflects Communication, Not Difficulty
You don’t have a “difficult” teen. You have a teen communicating in a difficult way.
Turn Resistance Into Insight, Not a Problem
Resistance is loud behavior protecting quiet struggles. Stop asking: “How do I stop this?” Start asking: “What is this telling me?”
Hidden Childcare Costs Make Budgeting for Kids Impossible
Ok one more thing: it’s also really hard to know whether you can afford kids because childcare providers don’t list their prices online. It’s *the* biggest kid expense and could be anywhere from $1,000 to $3,000 a month
Stress‑Free Parenting: Tools Every Dad Needs
Want practical tools for handling stress and showing up as the dad your kids need? This #podcast episode is for you: https://t.co/SyKAeVd0Jd
Boys Thrive When They See Father Love Mother
What children see at home shapes them more than anything they’re told. For boys especially, one of the strongest predictors of future success is watching their father love their mother. Not hearing about values, but seeing them lived out.
Grandparent Divorce Echoes Into
"The Long Reach of Divorce" ==> A grandparent's divorce harms grandchildren's education, marriages, and well-being a generation later — even though the grandchildren weren't yet born when the divorce happened. https://t.co/NXJQXfO8Po https://t.co/oZ9YDAHXzL
Kids Taste Food Much Bitterer Than Adults
You and your child are not tasting the same food. Babies have taste buds spread across the roof of their mouth, the back of their throat, and down into their epiglottis, all in much higher density than adults. Kids are also...
Joyful Parenting Thrives on Equality, Support, and Stability
I’m obsessed with my daughter and I love love love being her parent, and I love to a SHOCKING degree the process of learning how to be her parent, and also I think the unadulterated nature of my joy is...
Guiding Families on Child Social Media Limits with UNICEF
As more countries consider limiting social media access for children and teens, families are left with important questions about how best to respond at home. In partnership with @UNICEF, I’ve shared practical ways to help get that conversation started. https://t.co/Zcyi66irqE https://t.co/m2D4tGuFzr
Modern Dads Spend Four Times More Time Parenting
New newsletter: MODERN FATHERHOOD WOULD BE UNRECOGNIZABLE TO A 1950'S DAD Compared to their Boomer parents, childcare time among Millennial dads has more than doubled. Compared to their Silent Generation grandparents, it’s nearly quadrupled. You will be hard-pressed to find any part...
Kids' Words Reveal Hidden Feelings, Not Literal Truth
The behavior decode your child can't give you: 👉🏽"I hate you" = I feel powerless right now 👉🏽"I don't care" = I feel like I care too much and I'm protecting myself 👉🏽"Fine" = nothing is fine 👉🏽"I don't know" = I haven't figured...
Religious, Family‑close Parents Receive Abundant Child‑care Support
"Trusting, religious people who live close to family get a lot of help with their kids" @FamStudies @lymanstoneky https://t.co/i40uhUmlhF
Redefine Success: Balance Work Wins with Home Wins
Do you measure your success at work but neglect your wins at home? Rethink your “dad scorecard” with insights from @MiteshKhatri: https://t.co/SyKAeVcsTF
On-Demand Car Podcasts Make Kids Learning Fun
Lessin Boys' Podcast -- i now just make these for my kids on-demand when they want to learn about something in the car, and they are REALLY fun.
Fatherhood's Pressure Trains You to Show up Imperfectly
Nobody told me becoming a dad would make me worse at everything... at first. Less sleep. Less time. Less margin for error. But here's what they really don't tell you: That pressure is the training. Your kid doesn't need a version of you that...
Defuse ADHD Eye‑rolling with One Simple Psychologist Trick
A child psychologist trick: how to handle eye rolling from ADHD kids without turning it into an argument
Early Healthy Habits Build Lifelong Athletic Longevity
Spent the weekend in Reno watching my daughter's volleyball team play match point after match point. They won. Next stop: Nationals in Indianapolis. Here's what I keep noticing on the sidelines: The kids who train hardest at 14 are the ones whose parents...
Arcade Game Distraction Makes Kids' Vaccinations Painless
Distraction can soothe the experience of so many medical procedures, especially for kids. This video from a Chinese physician shows how he could give the child two vaccines while he was playing with an arcade game. I'd love to use the same...
Parenthood Turns Everyday Life Into Real‑Time Thriller
One thing I found recently is that I can’t watch suspense dramas anymore. Now that my kids are doing really challenging work… daily life feels like the ultimate cliffhanger. Will by son pass his instrument rating check flight? Will he join the...
Model Vulnerability at Home to Boost Kids' Emotional Intelligence
Emotional intelligence starts at home. Learn how modeling vulnerability can build stronger bonds with your kids. Listen now: https://t.co/SyKAeVd0Jd
Teach Kids Street Smarts via Balanced Gym Exposure
Taking my son to the boxing gym so he can get just close enough to the hood to know he shouldn't go there... But not so far away from it that he has zero street smarts. A good gym in an...ok part...
Three Kids, 1,275 Sq Ft: Urban Family Success
My wife & I raised all 3 of our kids in this 1275sf apartment on the 22nd floor … until our oldest was 7 years old https://t.co/0T43AEjBvd
Introducing Peanuts at 4‑6 Months Cuts Allergies 77%
"Peanut allergies plummet by 77% if they're added to babies' diets at 4-6 months of age." This statistic traces back to a 2023 modeling study: Early introduction of peanut reduces peanut allergy across risk groups in pooled and causal inference analyses🥜https://t.co/SHULN2n2X5 https://t.co/CCFCt6Uguu
Prepared Homebirth Parenting Saves Money and Reduces Panic
My 4.0 daughter is absolutely smarter than both her parents. Homebirth. Hybrid-homeschool. Delayed vaccines. MAHA. Etc. For the worriers: you can hire a top OB nurse and a paramedic to stand by. A paranoid dad can do a lot more too: Emergency...
Disorganized Attachment Myths Busted: It’s Treatable and Common
6 Common Myths About Disorganized Attachment: 1. It's permanent and untreatable. 2. It's just a 50/50 mix of anxious and avoidant. 3. It means you are just "unstable" or "crazy." 4. It is rare. 5. It is exclusively caused by abusive parents. 6. You cannot form...
Share Your Small Wins: Parenting Tips That Shift Home
Parents: What’s something you’ve been doing that’s made a positive impact in your home? I know there’s so much talk about things that don’t work or being in a rut. That’s real. I also know people are doing things that to...
Preempt Meltdowns: Simple Calm‑Down Trick for ADHD Kids
A child behaviour expert trick: how to calm an ADHD child before a meltdown starts
Intentional Parenting: Connecting Beyond Mere Presence
Fatherhood is about more than being present in the room—it's about truly connecting. Hear @MiteshKhatri’s journey to intentional parenting: https://t.co/SyKAeVcsTF #fatherhood https://t.co/dXe78640wz
Bedtime Meltdowns: Kids Releasing the Day's Stress
Say it with me: My child losing it at bedtime isn't a behavior problem or a sign I'm failing as a parent. It's the last exhale of the day. They're emptying out before they rest.
Listen and Love, Not Defend, when Faith Doubts
When your child questions their faith, this is what they need to hear: I love you. Thank you for trusting me with this. I believe you. How are you doing? Tell me more. I’m here for you. How you show up here matters more than defending a belief ever...
Give Kids Boredom to Spark Obsession and Deep Learning
It is so important to let a child be bored. Not because boredom itself is productive but because it creates the mental space for obsession. When my son's day is filled to the brim or he is at his grandparents' house...
Honor Kids' Voices While Maintaining Parental Authority
Last week I posted about kids arguing being a sign of safety, not disrespect. 150+ of you left comments. Sooo many of you said some version of the same thing: "Yes *AND* it's driving me insane." So this week's TMP...
Kids Need Unstructured Play, Not Just More Technology
What worries me is not that children are growing up with technology. It is that too many are growing up with less space to imagine without it. And in an AI-driven world, that matters more than ever. Because the qualities we will value...