Simple, Ways to Inspire Creativity and Support Your Child’s Development Through Music, Drama, Visual Arts and Literature In a highly competitive world that places a huge premium on easily measured … read more
Research shows that second-language exposure can strengthen children’s cognitive skills, social understanding, cultural awareness and future learning—even if they never become fluent. Many parents see the benefit of exposing their … read more
Redefining Friendship in a Changing World The idea of “best friends” has long been romanticized and often appears in children’s books and films. Think Harry and Ron. Or Woody and … read more
What to Do With the Littles When the Bigs Go Back to School The first day of school has a script. We buy new clothes, pack the lunchbox and snap … read more
Protecting Your Child’s Mental Health Without Lowering Your Expectations If you have a teen in high school, you may feel the mounting anxiety over college admissions. For parents, dreaming of our child’s future … read more
Research shows that engaged fathers can improve behavior, school success, self-esteem, and long-term empathy in their children — plus practical ways dads (and male role models) can stay connected during … read more
A child who was outgoing suddenly refuses to leave the house. A typically easygoing seven-year-old starts having meltdowns over small things. A teenager who used to talk freely goes almost … read more
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a great occasion to consider what you can do to help the kids stay as stress-free as possible. One possibility is to teach them … read more
More Than Stepping In There’s a quiet revolution happening in living rooms and at dinner tables across the country. For decades, families formed after a divorce or a new marriage … read more
Timid Tabby A fraidy-cat’s gentle journey toward love A little over two years ago, my adult daughter, Zoe, adopted a two-year-old cat. She named her Momo. To say this cat … read more
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