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She’s been at a screen-free camp for almost seven weeks, and I want to keep it going.
She’s been at a screen-free camp for almost seven weeks, and I want to keep it going.
My children (and I!) have executive functioning issues. Here's how I learned to teach them to clean up, and gained some tips myself.
Resist the urge to tell a coach or director all about your child. Letting a kid’s abilities stand on their own is the best way for them to succeed.
Meghan Leahy offers tips for how to parent a young child who gets rebuffed.
Maybe you don't need to force the chapter book. Here are ways to help your child read, with tricks that work into the school year.
Watching a young woman advocate for her mental and physical wellbeing in front of the entire world is must-see TV.
Sometimes mistaken for ADHD, the motor-skill deficit can lead to struggles in sports and schoolwork, as well as social isolation and depression.
An uptick in lying by tweens and teens is normal as they try to avoid stress or disappointing others.
Instead of heaping praise to boost self-esteem, help your child develop the skills to complete challenges on their own, and let competence breed confidence.
Parents have concerns about the infections delta variant that is sweeping the nation. We turned to experts for answers.
Anxiety, in connection with vomiting or emetophobia, has affected my parenting and our lives. I'm not alone.
He struggles with disruptive behavior and has no friends. Is it time to move him?
I am hopeful that they’ll enjoy many of the things we took for granted before, but I also wonder what are we taking for granted now.
Researchers seek to identify the biology behind trauma passed down to children, in hope of finding treatments for developmental disorders and other childhood struggles.
In the nature vs. nurture debate, stepparents only have nurture. For this stepmom, that isn’t a limitation.
She asks: How can I tell whether they’re suffering emotional abuse from his yelling?
I wasn’t alone in finding the payoff in easing up and giving my kid the space to express herself. Here's how others did it.
My daughter’s rare reverse-slope hearing loss (RSHL) elicits awkward encounters with strangers. Understanding our experience can help open up the world for everyone.
As the parent of a gifted Black child, I strive for a balance between affirming their Black identity and protecting them from the realities of racism.
