Psychology Today

Building a Relationship With Your Child to Weather Any Storm

Everything good in a child’s development builds on a strong, reliable, loving relationship with at least one adult. If the child is lucky, that will be a parent. Your child’s cognitive, emotional, and ...
Chicago Parent

Mommy and Me Classes to Enjoy with Your Little Ones

Photo credit: iStock/Weekend Images Inc. It’s no secret that welcoming a new child into your life can change your entire world. From new routines and responsibilities to schedule changes and all the ...
Psychology Today

7 Tips to Develop Children's Self-Discipline

Disciplining our sons to be tidy was futile. As they were growing up, I tried the Family-Teamwork, the Because-I-Said-So, and the If-It-Isn’t-In-The-Hamper-I-Won’t-Wash-It techniques, without success.
The Conversation

Is your child ‘overscheduled?’ How to get the balance right on extracurricular activities

RMIT University provides funding as a strategic partner of The Conversation AU. It’s a weeknight, parents rush through the door from work, grab a snack, and then speed off in various directions to ...
Los Angeles Times

Reading by 9: Reading with your child is powerful. Here’s why you should do it more often

Reading books with your young child and telling stories together can reduce stress, strengthen family bonds and support your child’s social-emotional development. Reading together also helps your ...
The Conversation

Do you speak other languages at home? This will not hold your child back at school

Rauno Parrila receives funding from Australian Research Council and Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada. Valeria Maria Rigobon does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive ...