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Social isolation is damaging an entire generation of kids

I read an advice article at Slate recently where a mom of a nearly five-year-old daughter wrote in to express concern that her child hasn’t seen any friends in five months, since COVID-19 lockdowns began. She said: Because of COVID, my husband and I have decided to skip [pre-K] altogether and teach her everything she […]

by Kerry McDonald Sep 23, 2020Sep 22, 2020 / 4 mins /

Tips for talking to your kids about sex: the elementary school years

by Cana Vox Mar 13, 2020May 1, 2020 / 10 mins /

Let’s stop blaming our phones for bad communication

by Cecilia Galatolo Jan 22, 2020May 12, 2020 / 4 mins /

How to have a lifetime of happy Christmases

by Rosemary Roscoe Dec 5, 2019May 12, 2020 / 4 mins /

Reading to toddlers: moms and dads do it differently

by Duncan Fisher Jul 29, 2019May 1, 2020 / 3 mins /

Control vs controlling: the difference parents need to understand

by Veronika Winkels Jun 12, 2019May 1, 2020 / 3 mins /

Are your kids being monsters with each other?

by Thomas Lickona Apr 28, 2019May 1, 2020 / 4 mins /

Should we let our kids be bored?

by Justin Coulson Feb 20, 2019May 1, 2020 / 4 mins /

The heroism of a mother’s love

by Pilar Jericó Feb 11, 2019May 1, 2020 / 2 mins /

Silicon Valley parents go cold on screens, but what else can they offer their kids?

by Carolyn Moynihan Nov 2, 2018Apr 19, 2020 / 6 mins /

A bright consensus about screens and kids

by Mary Cooney Nov 2, 2018May 1, 2020 / 5 mins /

What should you do when your child is not kind?

by Thomas Lickona Sep 6, 2018May 1, 2020 / 3 mins /

Worried about gaming-addicted boys? What about phone distracted parents?

by Carolyn Moynihan Jun 20, 2018Apr 19, 2020 / 3 mins /

Slow down, and let the toddlers give a hand

by Veronika Winkels Jun 18, 2018May 1, 2020 / 3 mins /

Do your child a favour – give them a mission in life

by Veronika Winkels Feb 8, 2018May 1, 2020 / 3 mins /