Psychologist’s Quick Reset Trick for ADHD Kids During Routine Changes
A child psychologist trick: how to reset an ADHD child when routines shift suddenly (like this time of year)
Newborns Lock Onto Mom's Face During Feeding
Your newborn stares at you because your face is one of the only things they can actually see clearly. Newborns can only focus on objects 8 to 12 inches away, which is almost exactly the distance from your breast to...
Know Your Child’s Biology, End Bedtime Battles
This isn't about shame. It's about understanding your child's biology so bedtime stops feeling like a battlefield. If even ONE of these hit home, your child's nervous system is begging you to understand their biology. 👉 Comment KIDREST for my Pediatric Sleep...
March Sleep Shifts Amplify ADHD Emotional Swings
March is when ADHD kids seem “more emotional than usual” - here’s what’s actually happening 1. Sleep gets slightly off
Stand By Me’s Hidden Melancholy Signals Lost Free‑range Childhood
I wrote on "Stand by Me," too. @SarahAWildman's piece is better: "The End of the Free-Range, Device-Free ‘Stand By Me’ Childhood" "I thought I remembered the film well--the quest, the camaraderie. But [recently] I realized I had missed the melancholy." https://t.co/mmoVLaYg35
Publicly Sharing Autism Turns Private Stigma Into Dialogue
"Why I always announce my son’s autism" - Whitney Ellenby, mother of a disruptive and profoundly autistic young man, answers this question by invoking common knowledge and When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows... Commonly known denial + private knowledge ("open...
Fathers' Brains Adapt to Babies Like Mothers'
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...
Norway Lets Kids Play, Not Compete, for Success
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...
Babies Calm only with Mother Due to Prenatal Bonding
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...
Teen Resistance Signals Trust in Your Relationship
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.
A True Story That Moved Us to Create This Toolkit
True story that inspired our toolkit. I still tear up every time I think about this.
Calmly Defuse ADHD Arguments with One Simple Trick
A child psychologist trick: The fastest way to reduce ADHD arguments without raising your voice
Free Play Fuels Learning: Kids Thrive Without Formal Teaching
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
Mister Rogers Reminds Parents: Imperfection Is Okay
Mister Rogers would have been 98 today. His assuring antidote to the anxieties about imperfection in parenting https://t.co/WvMvSyxbuL
Obedience May Mask Fear, Not Confidence
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
Japanese Kids Walk to School Solo at Age Five
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...
Swap Judgment for Guidance to Empower ADHD Children
The one sentence that can stop you from accidentally making your ADHD child feel like a failure 1. Replace judgment with guidance
Teach Kids Emotional Strength Through Life’s Mixed Flavors
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...
Speak This to ADHD Kids After Mistakes to Prevent Guilt
A child psychologist trick: what to say when your ADHD child messes up - so they don’t carry silent guilt afterward
Teen Resistance Signals Brain Rewiring; Emotions Lead Reasoning
Some resistance is developmental. Your teen's brain is literally reorganizing itself. Emotional intensity goes up before reasoning catches up.
Balancing Childcare and Self‑care in a Shifting World
How We Thrive: Caring for Kids and Ourselves in a Changing World, by Stephanie Malia Krauss https://t.co/QKFYxSpNhA @Getting_Smart
Motherhood Teaches Quiet Growth and Inner Peace
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...
Celebrate Each Child's Uniqueness, Avoid Labels and Rivalry
• Labels shape identity. • Comparison fuels rivalry. • Celebrate uniqueness. • Avoid side-taking. Reflect. #SiblingRivalry #HealthyFamilies #ParentingAdvice #ConsciousParenting #FamilyDynamics
Putting Baby to Sleep Shouldn't Feel Like a Spy Mission
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 Rebellion Targets Autonomy‑Driven Areas Like Homework, Screens
Teen resistance is rarely random. It usually shows up in predictable places: Homework Screens Sleep Chores Social life These areas all involve autonomy.
Fatherhood Turns Life’s Draft Into a Fresh Start
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...
Cherish One‑On‑One Time with Your Newborn
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...
Breast Milk Gets More Nutrient‑Dense After One Year
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...
Firstborns Edge Ahead Academically Due to Early Parental Focus
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)
Kids' Disappointment Over Limits Isn't a Crisis
Say it with me: My child's disappointment in my boundaries is not an emergency I need to fix.
Choose Family First: Time Wins Over Business Gains
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....
500‑book Home Library Adds 3.2 Years of Schooling
"A home library of 500 books propels a child an average of 3.2 years further in education"
Trust and Safety Precede Discipline in Child Development
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.
Empathy and Partnership Are Key for Anxious Teens
Want to know what REALLY helps anxious teens? Start with empathy and partnership. Full episode here: https://t.co/CztUU1ccSr #TeenAnxiety #FatherDaughter
Breast Milk Shifts Daily: Match AM/PM Feedings
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...
Stop Hovering: Overprotective Parenting Fuels Youth Mental Health Crisis
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/
Redirect Misbehavior Calmly: A Psychologist’s No‑Power‑Struggle Trick
A child psychologist trick: how to correct behavior without turning it into a power struggle
Good Grades Aren't the only Path to Success
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...
Presence, Listening, and Emotional Modeling Shape Daughters' Futures
Your presence, listening, and emotional modeling matter more than you think. Learn more on this episode: https://t.co/CztUU1cKHZ #RaisingDaughters
Saturday Mom Errands: Unexpected Perks and Quality Time
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...
Unsolicited Opinions Reveal a Child's Genuine Confidence
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.
Unexpected Power: A Pillow Fight Reveals Hidden Strength
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...
Decode Your Newborn’s Cues: A Mom’s Guide
🌟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
Guide Remorse, Don’t Add Shame to Your Child
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.
Teach Through Stories, Let Answers Reveal Themselves
Stop thinking about giving them all the answers and start thinking about stories to tell that make the answers self-evident.
Distinguish Healthy Encouragement From Harmful Pressure
Healthy encouragement vs. harmful pressure—how do you tell the difference? Get insights for dads here: https://t.co/CztUU1cKHZ #Parenting
Solo Play Shows Your Child’s Hidden Confidence
Signs your child is MORE secure than you think: They can play alone and completely disappear into it. Self-directed play requires a child who is comfortable in their own company. That's a gift.
Teach Kids Identity, Not Code, for AI Future
I am not teaching my kids to code. Here’s what I’m doing instead. Everyone asks how to prepare kids for AI. They expect me to say robotics or prompt engineering. But the tools will change a hundred times. Identity won’t. These are...
Parental Love: The Invisible Generational Wealth
Parental adoration is a form of generational wealth. We track the inheritance, the trust fund, the house, but not the parent who looks at a child and sits in awe and delight of who they are becoming. The child who receives it...
Teen Resistance Often Shields Fragile Pride and Confidence
One of the most powerful parenting questions: "What might my teen be protecting right now?" Pride? Dignity? Confidence? Resistance often protects something fragile.