Kids

Parenting a Child With ADHD? These 15 Gentle Strategies Can Help

Children with ADHD often thrive on consistency and structure. Predictable routines can significantly reduce anxiety by helping your child know what to expect next. A set morning routine—like waking up,...

Julie - July 14, 2025

Parents: Here’s How to Tell If Your Child Is Quietly Falling Behind in Class

A sudden shift in your child’s attitude toward school can be one of the earliest signs that they’re struggling academically. If your once-enthusiastic child now appears indifferent, anxious, or withdrawn...

Julie - July 13, 2025

How to Help Your Child Cope With Big Emotions—Without Losing Your Cool

Every parent encounters moments when their child’s emotions seem larger than life. Whether it’s a meltdown in the grocery store or tears over a lost toy, these emotional storms can...

Julie - July 12, 2025

New Parent? These Crying Clues Will Help You Decode Any Meltdown

Becoming a new parent brings a wave of excitement—and a flood of mysterious cries. At first, deciphering your baby’s wails can feel overwhelming and even a bit intimidating. Crying is...

Julie - July 11, 2025

Learning Through Play: The Best Games That Teach Life Skills

Play is more than just a source of joy—it’s a vital pathway for learning. Through play, children and adults alike explore, experiment, and discover the world in ways that traditional...

Julie - July 10, 2025

Busted: 14 Common Toddler Parenting Myths Parents Still Fall For

Parenting toddlers can feel like navigating a maze of advice—much of it outdated or simply untrue. Despite advances in child development research, myths about raising toddlers still circulate widely among...

Julie - July 9, 2025

Ditch the Tablet: These Indoor Activities Keep Kids Entertained for Hours

Screens aren’t the only way to keep kids busy indoors. There’s a world of hands-on, active, and creative options that spark imagination, build skills, and turn rainy or quiet days...

Julie - July 9, 2025

Experts Reveal the Best Ways to Stay Calm When Kids Test Your Patience

Every parent knows the feeling—one moment your child is playing sweetly, and the next, chaos erupts. Whether it’s a meltdown in the grocery store or a sibling squabble at home,...

Julie - July 7, 2025

16 Better Questions to Ask Kids After School (That Aren’t “How Was Your Day?”)

Every parent knows the classic after-school question: “How was your day?”—and the all-too-common response, “Fine.” But what if you could spark real conversations, instead of settling for one-word answers? Asking...

Julie - July 7, 2025

School Mornings Don’t Have to Suck: 12 Hacks That Actually Work

Let’s face it—school mornings can be chaotic, stressful, and sometimes downright miserable. Between lost homework, missing shoes, and groggy kids, it’s no wonder so many families dread the start of...

Julie - July 6, 2025