How my family’s 6-month digital detox taught me to embrace screens without shame

The volume dial for advice was cranked on high and my own parenting instincts suddenly felt unreliable, even dangerous. The ...
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Structure and space: How kids - and parents - thrive on both routine and freedom

It’s no mystery to parents that babies and toddlers thrive on structured days, but this basic understanding is backed up by plenty of child-rearing experts. According to Seattle Children’s Hospital, ...
MLive

Dear Abby: I don’t like how our in-laws treat their child and want to give them advice

DEAR ABBY: My sister-in-law and her husband become very defensive when my wife or I try to suggest things we believe would benefit them. Not only are they not interested, but they complain that we are ...
Time

What the Pygmies Can Teach Us About Child Rearing

With narcissism levels on the rise among college students, and kids everywhere growing up with inflated egos and deflated life prospects, it’s hard to make the case for giving kids yet more pats on ...
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7 signs you need to set boundaries with your adult child, according to a psychologist

Plus, how to do it in a respectful way.
journalgazette

Class should be in session: Child-rearing too important not to have some instruction

The United States and the world face issues that lead to many social injustices. It’s also important to understand that many social injustices are self-made. As the saying goes, “The Lord helps those ...