In a world where schedules are packed and screens constantly demand attention, the act of sharing a meal with the people you live with can feel like a luxury. But mounting research shows that family meals are far more than… read more
Routines & Parenting
The Reality of Roughhousing
Parents sometimes recoil at scenes of roughhousing — kids wrestling, tumbling, chasing — yet that kind of play may be one of childhood’s unsung developmental powerhouses. According to recent research, rough-and-tumble play (commonly referred to as roughhousing) is more than… read more
Help Your Kiddos Burn off Afternoon Energy
Kiddos can harbor a lot of excess energy. With school winding down and summertime excitement growing, you know that your children will come home ready to let loose...after they finish their homework of course. So how can you help them… read more
Benign Neglect: Parenting Style of the Stars?
Benign neglect is a popular buzzword lately, thanks to celebrities like Jennifer Garner. The Oxford Dictionary defines benign neglect as “noninterference that is intended to benefit someone or something more than continual attention would.” Is benign neglect the latest new… read more