Parenting and Family
The work of raising people and tending to the people who raised us.
What I Learned Running Monthly Money Meetings With My Kids
A 30-minute family meeting about money each month changed what my children believe about earning, saving, and giving more than any lecture...
Reading Aloud Daily Beats Every Other Parenting Intervention
Of all the parenting interventions studied over the past 50 years, reading aloud daily to children produces the largest measurable...
Why Do Toddlers Always Melt Down at the Same Time?
The 5 PM meltdown is not random. It maps to predictable drops in blood sugar and cortisol exhaustion. Understanding the pattern lets...
Using Your Phone to Calm Your Toddler Is Backfiring, New Study Finds
A UC Irvine study published April 23 found that using digital devices to soothe young children is linked to higher rates of behavior...
What the Research Actually Says About Raising Resilient Kids in 2026
Parenting in the digital age is full of conflicting advice. The research on what actually builds resilience in children points toward three...
Screen-Free Summer Camps Are Getting So Popular That Some Are Booked a Year Out
Parents who want their kids to spend eight weeks without a phone are competing harder than they did in previous years. The waitlists are...
Parents Are Raising the First AI-Native Generation and Most of Them Are Getting It Wrong
Children born after 2018 are growing up with AI tools as a normal part of their environment. Most parents are either banning the tools...