By Caroline Knorr — 2018
Nudge kids to be their best selves by encouraging them to consume positive, inspiring media and online content.
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There are various developmental theories that go into the tool kit that parents and educators utilize to help mold caring and ethically intact people, including those of Swiss psychologist Jean Piaget and American psychologist Lawrence Kohlberg.
With kids spending more and more time on screens, parents worry that they are getting hooked
The qualities of character develop through an interplay of family, school, and community influences and the child’s individual temperament, experiences, and choices. Parents have many opportunities and tools to build their children’s character.
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We have all experienced, at one time or another, situations in which our professional responsibilities unexpectedly come into conflict with our deepest values.
Once you begin meditating daily, life as you knew it will begin to take on some interesting twists and turns.
In a post #MeToo world, many parents of young boys are anxious to find a better way forward for their sons. Luckily, there are many things parents can do to foster a positive environment in which their sons can flourish and thrive, and be proud of who they grow up to be.
When it comes to the use of social media—a relatively new phenomenon—striking a balance between productive versus addictive use comes easier for some people than others. As recently as 2011, only 35 percent of U.S. adults owned a smartphone, according to the Pew Research Center.
We tend to think of childhood as a time of innocence and joy, but as many as 2 to 3 percent of children from ages 6 to 12 can have serious depression.
While some disruptive behavior is normal, a pattern of hostility and defiance may warrant a closer look.
When disruptive behavior drives a wedge between parents and children