This piece explores both the potential benefits of educational technology and the significant developmental concerns raised by child development experts, ultimately concluding that while screens can have a limited, carefully managed role, they shouldn’t be a primary educational tool for young children.
I’ve found that the happiest, most resilient kids are raised in homes where connection matters more than control, especially in the morning. Parents who raise happy kids practice nine morning rituals to create emotional safety and support their children’s developing brain: Getty | AleksandarNakic
When a child is struggling, a parent’s instinct is often to try to talk them through it. But when children are overwhelmed, their stress response kicks in. In those moments, they can’t focus on your words. What they need most is your calm, steady presence. At the end of the day, your child won’t remember your exact words. But they will remember how you made them feel: safe, seen, and supported.
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Every parent knows what it’s like to face tantrums, meltdowns, and emotional outbursts. They can make everyday life feel impossible. But after years of studying over 200 parent-child relationships (and from practicing healthy habits with my own child), I’ve found that parents who are really good at handling tantrums use language that soothes, validates, and guides. Here are seven calming yet powerful phrases that emotionally attuned parents use to connect, make their kid feel safe, and ultimately help prevent meltdowns. Getty/Pekic
Encouraging kids to teach toys, create personalized songs, and engage in bedtime whispering further enhances retention. Imaginative drawing also helps rewire facts into long-term knowledge. How strict parenting can impact children negatively…
There are important lessons brilliant people teach their daughters before it’s too late. If the goal is to raise strong and resilient young women, the smartest parents are well-prepared to instill these must-know lessons before their daughters leave the nest. This ensures that their daughters are confident in themselves and make the necessary decisions to keep their lives on track. Claudia K | Shutterstock
Raising Successful Kids. There are endless ways to approach parenting. Many parents choose “authoritative parenting,” a widely respected style that balances firm boundaries with nurture and support. Others lean into “authoritarian parenting,” a stricter model that emphasizes rules and consequences. Getty | Halfpoint Images
