6 Reasons Why Your Kids Need Guided Play
By Jody LeVos Ph.D. “Play” is critically important, and different types of play matter in different ways. Most research on play, historically, has been focused on free play (1, 2). As the name implies, free…
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How Telling Your Kids ‘No’ Prepares Them For Life
Kids with boundaries turn into resourceful adults. By Drake Baer It’s obvious by now that kids who are never told “no” turn into spoiled teens and entitled adults. Giving kids whatever they want might have…
How To Realistically Teach Your Kids To Set Screen Time Boundaries
A few practical suggestions to encourage your children to spend less time scrolling. By David Rettew Some of you may not remember what screen time meant for young children in the simpler era of yesteryear….
Stop Putting Your Kids On Social Media, Kate Henshaw Cautions Parents!
By Femi Oguntayo Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw received countless accolades from social media users when she warned parents against exposing their children on the social media. The actress also talked about the dangers associated with…
3 Mindful Coping Strategies For Kids
How to Calm Down Quickly and Find Peace in a Chaotic World By Tyler Milakis As an elementary school teacher, I know first-hand what kids are coming into the classroom with. Whether it’s arguing parents…
How To Talk To Young Kids About Violence, Hate & Other Terrifying Things
Below are some tools and strategies for leaning into age-appropriate discussions of injustice, racism, and other tough topics — and tailoring the conversation to educate and comfort kids. By Lindsay Tigar at The Ladders The…