Protect 11‑Year‑Olds: Prioritize Health Over NIL Pressure
I'd like to see 11 YO's and their parents commit to: -8 pm zero screens -8:30 pm bedtime -Breakfast daily -Screen free play -Fruits & veggies at each meal -No energy drinks & H20 It's crushing youth sports when you're too focused on NIL instead of being a healthy kid. 16-18 YO is totally different. 11 YO children are still developing critical cognitive and emotional skills, making intense pressure to select, commit to, or manage public image/media exposure HIGHLY premature. Even mental health experts agree demands can lead to burnout, developmental issues, and emotional regulation struggles.
Repetition Fuels Toddlers' Learning and Sense of Safety
My daughter's current favorite book is 10 pages long and I have read it approximately 4,000 times this month. She knows every word. She still wants it again. Toddlers do this because repetition is how their brain learns. Each time...
Reject False Choice: Be Intentional with Both Genders
“Over the past few years, we have tried to become more intentional. I think the worst thing we can do is believe in a false choice — that one must sacrifice the other — that you can’t be intentional about...
Experts Demand Google Ban AI Videos for Children
Oh boy -> Child development experts have demanded that Google prohibit AI-generated videos from being shown to young viewers on its video platforms YouTube and YouTube Kids, and halt investments in using AI-generated videos for children “This content, riddled with...
Let Kids Struggle: Tiny Frustrations Build Autonomy
My daughter will stand at the door for five minutes trying to put her shoes on the wrong feet rather than let me help her. If I try to step in, she loses it. "NO ME DO IT!" It is...
Raising Kids for Entrepreneurship—If They Choose It
Not everyone is cut out to be an entrepreneur, but this is true. I’m definitely raising my kids (14 and 13) to be entrepreneurs, if that’s the path they choose.
Thriving Together: Caring for Kids and Ourselves
Stephanie Malia Krauss on her #newbook How We Thrive: Caring for Kids and Ourselves in a Changing World https://t.co/dp09iKD6dT @Getting_Smart
Marry Early, Raise Kids Together for Greater Happiness
"Moral of the story? Get married. Stay married. Have kids. Raise them together... You’ll be happier... The data says so." And might I add: Don't wait too long. We started in our early 30s and ended up with three. If we had...
Practical Parenting Scripts Beat Generic Advice Every Time
Hot take: most parenting advice is useless in the actual moment. "Stay calm." Cool. I am not calm. My kid is having a meltdown about a sock. I didn't want advice. I needed a script. Something to say when my brain was...
Stay Connected: Be Curious, Present, Celebrate Her Growth
Want to stay connected with your daughter as she becomes more independent? 👉 Be curious, not controlling 👉 Be present, not pushy 👉 Celebrate her growth 🎧 https://t.co/IU6PAsWHB3
Quick Reset Trick for ADHD Kids After Discipline
A child psychologist trick: the fastest reset when an ADHD child shuts down after correction
Toddlers Lack Emotional Regulation; Parents Must Stay Calm
When you first experience your toddler melting down because you gave them the green bowl instead of the blue one, or you put the ketchup in the wrong spot on the plate, or you zipped up their jacket when they...
Contact Napping Is Natural, Not Spoiling Your Baby
My family used to tell me I was spoiling my babies by wearing them all the time and letting them nap on my chest in the carrier. I ignored them, obviously. Contact napping is not a bad habit you are creating....
Every Child Follows a Unique Timeline, Not a Benchmark
The comparison trap starts at the first pediatrician visit and never really stops — percentiles, milestones, other people’s kids on bikes. But every child has their own timeline, their own trajectory, and their own potential.
Speak Kindly After Conflict: Preserve Trust with ADHD Kids
A child psychologist trick: How to talk to your ADHD child politely after an argument without damaging trust
Repeated Corrections Signal Deeper Issues in ADHD Children
If your ADHD child has started doing this lately, it may not be a phase it’s something deeper building 1. It often starts after repeated correction
Audiobooks Spark Kids' Love for Stories and Creativity
I’ve started listening to audio versions of chapter books with my kids in the car & it’s been so good. They are getting classic stories (so far, a Junie B. Jones and The Boxcar Children), plus, they are making up...
Toddler's Foot Rule Stops Bedtime Reading
2yo when I tell her we can’t read if she puts her feet on the bedtime story book https://t.co/6hba5KRfyo
Maternal Bond Mirrors Addiction: Separation Triggers Stress Hormones
It is really hard for mothers to leave their infant with someone else. Even when you know the baby is safe, you feel pulled to go back. You are checking your phone constantly and you cannot fully settle into whatever...
Show Love Through Actions, Not Just Words
How do you tell your kid “I love you” without saying “I love you?” I’ll go first.
Teach Kids Money Value Through Earned Chore Commissions
Parents: You can start teaching your kids about money early on by letting them earn a commission for completing their chores. This is a lot better than giving them an allowance. Earning a commission will help to teach an important...
It's Not Results, It's Who Your Kids Become
Results don't matter-not the obvious ones, anyway. What counts is the person your kids are shaping themselves into and the things you do along the way to help them.
Stop Fixing Teens, Build Trust and Lasting Connection
When you stop trying to “fix” your teen, you build trust, self-worth, motivation, and a long-term relationship. I talk all about this in my book, Love The Teen You Have. Available wherever books and audiobooks are sold 🧡
Dad's $0.29 Printable Toolkit Simplifies Morning Routines
Ok - I'm giving this a shot - 45 pages. Five tools. 29 cents on @etsy. Not a typo. I just want other dads to actually use it. It started because I was saying "put your shoes on" six times every...
Psychologist’s Quick Trick Boosts ADHD Cooperation Without Punishment
A child psychologist trick: The fastest way to improve ADHD cooperation at home without pressure or punishment
Calm ADHD Child Instantly Without Yelling
The easiest way to calm your ADHD child when emotions spike without yelling or losing control
Teach Daughters Power: 25 Ways to Say No
This is how you raise a strong daughter. Not by making her fearless. But by teaching her she has a voice. I’ve created a list of 25 things your daughter should confidently say NO to. Comment ‘NO’ to get it! [raising confident daughters, girl child...
Kids' Meltdowns Stem From Overtired, Dysregulated Nervous Systems
Most parents are not dealing with a “bad kid.” They’re dealing with an overtired, overstimulated, dysregulated nervous system. So these are 10 things I personally try not to normalize when it comes to kids’ sleep. Because poor sleep shows up as...
Celebrate Your Child's Competitive Spirit, Not Suppress It
This is a post for the parents who are lucky enough to have birthed a winner and maybe confused just a tad on how to handle a little competitive winner :) .. don’t dim her or his light 🕯️… competition...
Bouncing Babies: Evolution’s Quick Calm Trick
Every parent has some version of the baby bounce. Some do the deep knee bend, others sway side to side, others pace around the house, and most end up doing some combination of all three. It can do wonders for...
First Three Months: Your Baby’s Fourth Trimester
The first three months after birth are often called the "fourth trimester" because your baby is essentially still developing outside the womb. Human babies are born more helpless than almost any other primate, partly because our heads are too big...
Turn “No” Into Cooperation Quietly with One Psychologist Trick
A child psychologist trick: The fastest way to turn “no” into cooperation without raising your voice
Third‑grader Reading at Fifth‑grade Level: Hard Work Pays
Had a parent teacher conference today. My son is in 3rd grade reading at a 5th grade reading level. His teacher was just so proud. He asked me to play Golden in the car afterwards and I just cried.. We...
Overtired Babies Resist Sleep: Spot Cues Early
It is intuitive to think that if a baby gets tired enough they will just fall asleep. A lot of parents find out the hard way that the opposite is true. An overtired baby is actually harder to soothe. As babies...
Your Apology Teaches Kids Repair More than Scripts
We talk a lot about teaching kids to say sorry. But the most powerful apology they'll ever witness is yours. Not because you're modeling a script, but because you're showing them that repair is possible.
Commitment Means Unwavering Care, Not Just Sacrifice
“Gosh, it’s tough being a parent nowadays.” My nephew looked at me and asked, “Big Yiyi, what is commitment?” I tried to explain it in a way a 10-year-old could understand. “Hmm… it’s like your mum can’t suddenly wake up one day and say...
Accepting Teen Mistakes Lowers Resistance Better than Lectures
Your teen needs to know: "I can mess up and still be accepted." That safety reduces resistance more than lectures.
30‑Minute Post‑Screen Routine Boosts ADHD Focus
A child psychologist trick: what to do in the 30 minutes after screen time for ADHD kids
Daily Affirmation Shapes Sons and Daughters Into Good Men
This goes for sons and daughters but as a #girldad I make sure to do this as often as possible. Affirming and reaffirming them daily. While also teaching and showing them what a good man is and should be 📷: jaelthegreat...
Kids Seek Mom for Comfort; It's Natural Regulation
When a toddler falls and gets hurt, they will often run past their dad and every other person in the room to find their mom. When they are sick, same thing. They only want mom. Your child has been tuned to...
Help Kids Trust Their Own Growth Timeline
When children compare themselves, they’re really asking, “Am I doing okay?” Not all growth is visible. Some happens quietly, before it ever shows. As parents, our job isn’t to speed them up it’s to help them trust their own time. Comment “GUIDE” and I’ll share what to...
Most Child Behavior Problems Stem From Sleep Deficits
87% of behavioral issues I see trace back to sleep problems. 👀 Sleep struggles don't "go away." They show up as crashes, focus problems, and health issues. This could be stealing YEARS from your child's potential. 👉 Comment KIDREST for my plan that...
ADHD Kids Aren’t Choosing Distraction, Their Brains Seek Balance
Parents: Your ADHD child isn’t distracted on purpose - their brain is fighting for balance.
From One Child to Three: Parenting Redefines Me
One day I’m going to tell you all of the story about how I believed that since I built a business with ONE child without losing my mind, I could build a business with THREE children & not lose my...
Discipline with Love: Safety, Consistency, Not Rejection
LOVE ISN’T A REWARD.“I won’t talk to you.”“I’m disappointed.” Affection withdrawn creates insecurity.Correction needs safety.Love must stay constant.DISCIPLINE ≠ REJECTION. Discipline should never feel like rejection. • Correction needs safety. • Affection must stay consistent. • Security builds cooperation. Love stays. Behavior changes. #SecureAttachment #HealthyDiscipline #ConsciousParenting #ParentingTruth...
Sharing a Small Step of My Journey
There’s obviously a lot more layers I could get into here, but I hope this small piece of my journey tonight can help you in some way.❤️❤️❤️
Free‑Range Childhood Vanishes Amid Parental, Legal, Social Pressures
"The Quiet Disappearance of the Free-Range Childhood" When can a kid play outside alone? 2 parents, 1 stranger & the state collide. By @BigThink & Stephen Johnson Sums up a lot of the work of Diane Redleaf, Peter Gray, @JonHaidt, @DavidDelugas & me! https://t.co/ialHO40DHR
One in Seven Men Lack Close Friendships, Need Emotional Safety
‼️1 in 7 men don’t have a single close friend. You read that right. And honestly- it’s probably higher. This conversation goes deeper into what it means to raise boys with both strength and emotional safety, and why so many...
Teaching Biochemistry at Home: Mom Turns Daughter Into Study Buddy
My wife is studying for a grad school biochemistry exam by explaining her notes to our daughter
Parenting ADHD: Misreading Behaviors Fuels Unnecessary Discipline
As a dad without ADHD parenting someone *with* ADHD, I cannot stress enough how frustrating and downright shameful it is when I discipline my son for what I *think* is non-ADHD behavior, only to then read an article or see...