13 Possible Signs of Childhood Mental Illness
Nearly one in five children is affected with an emotional or behavioral disorder. You may recognize that something is not right, but what it is or what to do remains a mystery. Watch for these warning signs and pay attention to your parenting radar. Read more
Why Today’s Mean Girls Are Younger, and Meaner, Than Ever
How to prevent your daughter from being a mean girl—or being devastated by one. Read more
Are Mothers Happier With One Child or More?
Maybe you believe that a second child will make you happy, but that’s difficult, if not impossible, to predict. Even when we get what we want or think we want, we are not necessarily as happy as we thought we would be…Our minds trick us. Read more
Study Underscores Why Fewer Toys Is the Better Option
When it comes to toys, in terms of development and creativity, less is more. Having fewer toys can lead a young child to focus and engage in more creative, imaginative play. Fewer toys, it turns out, result in healthier play, and, ultimately, deeper cognitive development. What to give instead of toys…Read more
6 Things That More Parents Should Be Doing
There’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing. Read more
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