Posts Tagged ‘Modern Parenting’
Six Things Parents Should Teach (and Learn!) During Black History Month
Your child’s Black History Month lessons are probably teaching dangerous myths. Lincoln didn’t actually want to free slaves, and Rosa Parks didn’t fix racism. Here’s what parents need to teach instead.
Read Full PostHow to talk with your child about Valentine’s Day (whether or not you celebrate!)
Valentine’s Day spending hits $19.6 billion annually – enough to provide clean water for everyone on Earth. Before you buy those class valentines, consider what messages about love and money you’re really teaching your child.
Read Full PostEight things you must consider before choosing a preschool
Think all preschools are basically the same? Eight factors separate quality programs from mediocre ones and most parents don’t know what to look for. Here’s what really matters for your child’s development.
Read Full PostHow (and why!) to set family goals
Ninety-one percent of Americans say family is the most important thing in their lives, yet none of our New Year’s resolutions focus on family. Research shows that setting family goals actually changes children’s outcomes.
Read Full PostWhy does parenting advice seem to change so often?
Early 20th-century parenting experts told parents to feed kids kerosene for colds and keep their heads pointed north. Today’s advice seems just as contradictory. But there are actually good reasons why recommendations change.
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