Raising children has never been easy, but parents today face fresh challenges. And the stakes could not be higher, as reflected in the rising rates of anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts among ...
The future is upside down in our uncertain world. Common-sense lessons of yesterday might not apply next year, or even next week. Parents can struggle knowing the skills a kid will need down the road ...
Reading is "a powerful predictor of long-term success," says literacy advocate Maya Payne Smart. Here are five steps parents can take to raise an avid reader.
Parents spend the first 18 years of their kids’ lives tending to them on a practical and emotional level. They keep their kids safe and meet their daily needs. Ideally, parents provide unconditional ...
As parents, we spend so much time helping our kids succeed on the outside — teaching them words, setting routines, and encouraging good behavior. But there's one skill that quietly shapes whether they ...
One family spent $50,000 to build a real estate company so their four- and six-year-old kids could get hands-on experience running a small business.
Parents are prioritizing storytelling and creativity activities with their children to prepare them for the future, according to a recent study. The survey of 2,000 parents of a Gen Alpha child ...
Raising children is no easy feat, and doing so while grappling with your own past trauma can feel overwhelming. But despite the challenges, there are plenty of signs that you're doing a fantastic job.
I'm a teacher who taught in Australia, England, and Switzerland. These educational systems were drastically different, but most of them prioritized academics. Instead, students need to learn these ...
As parents, we spend so much time helping our kids succeed on the outside — teaching them words, setting routines, and encouraging good behavior. But there's one skill that quietly shapes whether they ...