an optimistic outlook
When parents embrace an optimistic outlook, they nurture a more positive family environment and equip their children with essential life skills to navigate future challenges confidently. Read more
high blood pressure
A new study shared by the American Heart Association points to a worrying trend. The study found as many as 1 in 7 kids in the United States lives with high blood pressure. Read more
Lighthouse parenting
Lighthouse parenting hovers between being not as involved as a helicopter parent, but not as hands-off as a free-range parent. Read more
Deep reading
Deep reading is essential to strengthen circuits in the brain tied to critical thinking skills, background knowledge — and, most of all, empathy. Read more
Child Friendly City
Helsinki has become the first Nordic capital to be formally recognized by children’s charity UNICEF as a Child Friendly City. Read more
Slinky
The Slinky toy has been enjoyed by generations of children since its introduction in 1946. It is a simple toy made of a coiled spring that is advertised with words to describe the many actions children can make it do: walk, bounce, spring, juggle, flip, and jiggle.
Mindful underparenting
Mindful underparenting could benefit both parents and children. This essay suggests parents should ignore their children more often. Read more
Failing successfully
Failing successfully is part of life—at every stage. We need to teach kids how to fall so they can get back up and try again. Read more
ready for kindergarten
To be ready for kindergarten, social-emotional skills are key along with fine motor skills. Teachers say academic skills are nice to have, but not necessary. Read more
build shade structures
Projects to plant trees, build shade structures and reduce the amount of pavement around schools have become high-priority as schoolyards become dangerously hot. Read more
