Motion Changes Emotion: One Parenting Phrase That Actually Helps In the Moment
The One Parenting Phrase That Actually Helps In the Moment There are a lot of mantras for parents out there. We’re all familiar with those child-rearing phrases that are said by parents, or more o...
Capricorn April 2016 Horoscope
You’re industrious, productive, and resourceful. Your work ethic is intense. So intense, that it’s hard for you to relax unless you assuage the associated guilt with more work. Booooo, guilt. Turn ...
You’re a people-watching, problem-solving, gadget-loving student of life. First impressions -- you tend to come off as serious, maybe even a little detached. It can be a challenge to hold your tong...
Sagittarius April 2016 Horoscope
You’re a great host and you love to laugh. You’re smart and opinionated too. It does, however, generally come as a surprise that not everyone sees things the way you do. Since, of course, your way ...
You’re the perceptive detective of the zodiac. Not only do you notice how people operate, you’re usually able to decipher why. People think of you as brooding, mysterious and sexy. It’s all true. D...
You like family, home, security and privacy. You’re the NSA of the zodiac -- you actually remember all of your passwords, and you've considered buying a nanny cam. Meanwhile, a bunch of crazy plan...
You’re charming, friendly, and gracious. Balance is elusive. So are decisions. Not that you’d let it show. We only see what you want us to see: parenting is an endless wonderland, your children are...
Your astrological role is to play messenger among gods and mortals. So, you’re spry and you know things. You’re also a teensy bit impatient. Looks like some new moon stuff is happening with Aries i...
As the first sign of the zodiac, you’re the astrological baby. You're mostly charming and endearing. But sometimes you poop your pants and throw a tantrum. It's fine, we all have our issues. Oh hey...
As the bull of the zodiac, you’re hard to knock over. Maybe you have short legs and a low center of gravity, or maybe you’re fast and scrappy. I dunno, I’ve never seen you. My point is this: with M...
Your April 2016 Parenting Horoscope: Because You Need All the Help You Can Get
We’ve tapped into vast celestial knowledge to bring you this fully irreverent, somewhat accurate, parent-focused, sun-sign astrological horoscope.
In Defense of Introverted Children
As the mother of an introverted child, I felt unnerved by the reactions of adults around me to my daughter’s quietness. "After several visits with the child psychologist, I discovered that my daugh...
More Evidence That Recess is a Vital Part of a Child's Day
As schools cut recess from the curriculum, more and more research suggests that it's a vital part of a child's day. Children need playful breaks—not just a change in academic subject or a physical ...
Parent Co. Daily News For Parents 3/30/16
What we're reading around the web.
4 Ways to Prepare Your Kids for a Neurodiverse World
Ever since my son was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, one of my biggest fears has been how he'll be perceived by his peers.
Helping Your Child With Grief or Loss
One of the most difficult things for parents is watching their child grieve after the death of someone they love. Here's how to help.
Our Children's Unique Power to Make Us Suffer via Psychology Today
New research proves that from birth on, our distress is intimately tied to our children's. Source: Our Children's Unique Power to Make Us Suffer | Psychology Today
Sorry, But You Can’t Blame Your Children’s Genes
Scientists call this the missing heritability. But there are strong grounds for supposing the heritability is not actually missing – it’s non-existent. Source: Sorry, but you can’t blame your child...
What's Missing from Science Education? Creativity.
In his Wired essay, Science Education Is Woefully Uncreative. That Has to Change, Professor Rhett Allain explains that while science is creative, science education is not. Unfortunately, a common i...
Checking on Bullying at the Doctor's Office
After hearing my young patient’s story, I now make it a point to ask all my patients if they are being made fun of or bullied at school. Source: Checking on Bullying at the Doctor's Office
A Spotless House Isn't My Biggest Goal or Desire
Is having a clean home what I miss most as a mother, and what I hope to achieve in the few hours I have to myself? No. Not at all.
Parent Co. Daily News For Parents 3/29/16
What we're reading around the web.
Babymoon in Cuba, 4-Year-Old Along for the Adventure
My wife was 6 months pregnant with twins, but we wanted to take a babymoon with our four-year-old. So we flew past Florida and took a two-week trip to Cuba.
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