Carol Dweck on 3 things for true success
Telling children they're smart makes them believe "smart"聽is either something they have or don't have and so squelches motivation, says Stanford University psychologist and Mindset author Carol Dweck. Instead, explain to kids that if they're doing these three things, they are on the right track.
Doing a January check-in with your 9th grader
Your child is halfway through freshman year. If you don鈥檛 already, make a regular practice of sitting down with your teen and talking about how they feel about school, grades, classes, and teachers.
Texting sexy pictures can get tweens into hot water. Here鈥檚 the lowdown on sexting in middle school.
Because you hugged them
Time for a hug! Research shows there's a link between children being nurtured by their parents and the size of their hippocampus.
Helping your child choose good friends
Parents learn helpful ways to explain to their child about what makes a good friend and how friends should treat each other. Parents will also learn how to help their child communicate clearly to other children. The video is most appropriate for parents of children in first grade, second grade, and third grade.
Helping your child beat decision fatigue
Our ability to make intelligent decisions declines after making lots of them. Help your child preserve their decision-making energy for the choices that count.
The power of play
As children slog though grueling schedules of enrichment and academics, researchers have found a connection between brain development and the very thing kids are getting less of.
Inside the fifth grader's brain
What insights can neuroscience offer parents about the mind of a fifth grader?
Inside the fourth grade brain
What insights can neuroscience offer parents about the mind of a fourth grader?
Inside the second grade brain
What insights can neuroscience offer parents about the mind of a second grader?
Inside the kindergarten brain
What insights can neuroscience offer parents about the mind of a kindergartner?
What's your parenting style?
Experts have identified four basic styles: authoritative, permissive, authoritarian, and hands-off. Whatever your approach, here's how to make the most of your parenting style.
Help! My child worries about tests
Our daughter is a good student who likes school, but at the mere mention of the word "test," she gets test-anxiety. How can we help her reduce her test stress?
My child won't talk at school
Our son is talkative and boisterous at home, but at school he won't talk at all 鈥斅爃e'll only whisper to his teacher.
Board games: More than fun and games
Turn off the TV and get cozy with some old-fashioned board games. Your kids will have a ball and develop valuable learning skills while they play.
Mad-Sad-Glad Libs
These free printable PDFs are our take on the classic kids' game 鈥� with an emotional smarts twist.
Time for "the talk"
Talking about sex with teens isn't easy for parents, but research shows it's effective 鈥� even when it seems like your child isn't listening.
What's makes 3rd grade so important?
This teacher describes third grade as a 鈥渕ake or break鈥� year for kids鈥� academic self-esteem. Learn how to make sure your child survives this vulnerable stage.
What makes 1st grade so different?
In first grade, kids learn a few key social skills that help them navigate the big, wide world around them.
7th grade: The worst year ever
Did you hate seventh grade? You're not alone. But as a parent, there's plenty you can do to make seventh grade better for your child.
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