The effects of praise aren’t always good. What can we do to make sure praise helps, and doesn’t hurt? Read more at parentingscience.com
Learning from Mistakes: Helping Kids See the Good Side of Getting Things Wrong
Learning from mistakes and errors is an important part of child and adolescent development. Most adults understand this concept. Yet, we have failed to teach our children that there is a positive side to getting things wrong. Read more at
40 meaningful ways to share encouraging words for kids
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10 things to teach children about failure
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Faith & Autism: Inclusion Within Our Sacred Spaces
Isolated, stressed, rejected and ostracized. These are just some of the feelings parents of children with disabilities feel in their sacred spaces. I am the mother of a 13-year-old son who was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder nine years ago.
Happily Ever After (Insha’Allah) Again – Blended Families in Our Muslim Communities
Erum Mohiuddin is an educator, a community activist, former school principal and mother to seven children – four are her own, ages 13, 15, 16 and 18, and three are her husband’s ages 13, 16, and 19. Erum became part
At Your Wits’ End With A Screen-Obsessed Kid? Read This
This story is based on an episode of NPR’s Life Kit. Geoff and Ellie live in a suburban Chicago neighborhood that looks familiar from movies like Pretty in Pink and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off — both filmed in the area. They have three kids —
How To Support Your Child’s Mental Health
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Be a Great Parent! ParentFurther’s 9 Parenting Strategies
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6 Factors of Grandparent-Grandchild Closeness
Have you ever wondered how some grandparents manage to have close relationships with their grandchildren and others do not? It’s not a mystery. Research has uncovered the secrets, but they are still unknown to many grandparents. Read more at verywellfamily.com