How Children Learn To Read via "The New Yorker"
Why is it easy for some people to learn to read, and difficult for others? It’s a tough question with a long history. We know that it’s not just about raw intelligence, nor is it wholly about repet...
Blocks, Play, and Screen Time: How Do They Affect The Child Mind?
Dr. Dimitri Christakis , the Director of the Center for Child Health, Behavior, and Development at Seattle Children't Research Institute talks about the effects of blocks, play, and screen time on ...
Frozen: We Don't Have to "Get It"
Last weekend, my 3 year old daughter and I were graciously gifted tickets to attend a "Frozen Princess Party" (please read that phrase with a feigned and exaggerated lilt) at a local music venue. I...
Comedian Greg Fitzsimmons on Parenthood: "The main thing for me is staying engaged"
Greg Fitzsimmons is an Emmy-winning TV writer, comedian, and producer. He also hosts a weekly radio show and bi-weekly podcast. His book, "Dear Mrs. Fitzsimmons: Tales of Redemption from an Irish M...
Children Should Be Allowed to Get Bored
Children should be allowed to get bored so they can develop their innate ability to be creative, an education expert says. http://www.bbc.com/news/education-21895704
The Parent Agenda, the Emerging Democratic Focus
Parenting is political. The Parent Agenda, the Emerging Democratic Focus
Presence, Not Praise: How To Cultivate a Healthy Relationship with Achievement
Being present, whether with children, with friends, or even with oneself, is always hard work. But isn’t this attentiveness — the feeling that someone is trying to think about us — something we wan...
Comedy In Cars With Kids- A Playlist
Traveling long distances in cars with kids is in many ways like bathing a cat. It goes against their constitution, it's often a last resort, and you basically just hope to live through the experien...
I first learned about Jackson Pollock when I was 13-years-old. My dad and stepmom enlisted the help of the family to create an oversized painting for the living room wall. I should note that my par...
How to Prioritize and Save Young Lives
An unhappy but important article in Upshot in the NY Times. How to Prioritize and Save Young Lives - NYTimes.com.
Playgrounds Are Not All Created Equally
Which sort of school yard do you think most engages kids to play? According to this study, it makes a difference. Playgrounds Are Not All Created Equally - Scientific American.
Parenting must have an “exit strategy” — Medium
Provocative thoughts over at Medium: "Perhaps parenting has changed, but I don’t think so. I think parents have changed. I think the new tools like blogs and online communities have given them som...
Parental Rulemaking Rules — Medium.
Who says mermaids are not brown? Talking to kids about race
"Even very young kids are very concerned about fairness, so when issues of inequality arise, simply add, '…and in our family, we do not agree with that; this is not OK.'" "Who says mermaids are no...
27 (NON-CLICKBAIT) Parenting Hacks That Will Make You Feel Like You Have Everything Under Control
From Reddit: 27 (NON-CLICKBAIT) Parenting Hacks That Will Make You Feel Like You Have Everything Under Control : raisingkids.
Take an Internet Field Trip: 5 Links to Share with Your Kids
Share awesome, fun links with your kids on an Internet Field Trip curated for Parent Co. by Today Box. Today Box curates fun and educational daily facts, videos, photos, and jokes for curious kids ...
Illustrated Kid Quote 2: "Hold this acorn"
"Hold this acorn. It not gonna jump out of your hand, wight? Because acorns aren't frogs." - A quote on Notabli from Josie, illustrated by Jory Raphael Twice a week, one of the talented design...
Ode to Green Slime And A Brand New Word You'll Want To Use
We appreciate the nostalgia of this piece alone, but finally having a word for all the junk our kids love but we can't stand (Ket!) is our favorite thing we learned today. Ode to Green Slime - ...
Child psychologist suggests rewarding children does not help long term learning
"In reality, all the research we have done on motivation shows that as soon as you offer kids a reward to do something, their attention is taken away from what they are doing and put onto the rewar...
5 Bad American Habits I Kicked in Finland
I'll always take coffee to go! 5 Bad American Habits I Kicked in Finland
Going to have to get this book. "The Sweet Spot" at home and work
Simple tactics that have been scientifically to bring more ease into life. Looking to Find Your Sweet Spot at Home and Work? - NYTimes.com
Parenting Courses I'd Actually Sign Up For
When I was halfway through my first pregnancy, my midwife gave me a list of suggested birthing classes. I had done some research on different methods of getting people out of your body, and decided...
5 Awesome Questions to Have Your Kids Ask You (Part One)
Recently I stood at the counter of an amazing bakery attempting to make the most important decision of my birthday. Each pristine glass case was filled with perfectly piped cakes made of lady finge...
Check it out: Barber will give your misbehaving kids an old-man haircut free of charge.