Childhood Development

What age should children pick out their own clothes? Why choosing their clothes builds kids' self-esteem, helps them be independent, and allows them to develop a sense of style.

Lack of attention from parents or uninvolved parenting can have negative effects on children's development and behavior. Learn why children need parental love and attention.

Parents praising kids can be difficult. You want to give positive praise that doesn't make kids crave validation or compete with each other.

These famous motivational quotes for kids are positive words of encouragement that will make your kids feel happy and inspired.

Why we should teach kids that crying is not a sign of weakness and help kids express emotions and sadness in healthy ways.

Bilingual households are great for teaching kids a second language and culture. Here's how Chinese YouTube videos taught my kids Chinese!

What can you do if your kid is a bully? How to stop bullying and teach kids empathy. Tips for parents to stop bullying behavior in children and when to intervene.

We’ll go over the in's and out's of gross motor skills and share some fun, free, easy and safe activities to do with your child!

If your child is seeking excessive reassurance and constantly worrying, here's how to help them deal with this anxiety.

Download our free printable ‘get to know you’ questions and use them on car journeys, to start conversations or even at the dinner table!

Social and emotional learning is a key part of our children's development. Here are 15 activities preschool-aged kids can do at home to help develop their social and emotional learning skills.

Here are 30 simple and achievable mindfulness activities for kids focusing on sight, smell, touch, taste, and sound.

Preparing kids to be high achievers who lead happy, fulfilled lives is much easier said than done. Showing them how to persevere in the face of adversity is one of the best ways to help your children thrive. No one likes their kids to feel discouraged, but being challenged and experiencing failure are important to allow them to grow. Use these three science-backed exercises such as an emotional grid, a goal setting worksheet, and a conversational cube to teach skills like identifying emotions, working through challenges and practicing positive self-talk. These printables are perfect for learning life's teachable moments (even during unknown times) and make for a great non-screen activity!

Preparing kids to be high achievers who lead happy, fulfilled lives is much easier said than done. Showing them how to persevere in the face of adversity is one of the best ways to help your children thrive. No one likes their kids to feel discouraged, but being challenged and experiencing failure are important to allow them to grow. Use these three science-backed exercises such as an emotional grid, a goal setting worksheet, and a conversational cube to teach skills like identifying emotions, working through challenges and practicing positive self-talk. These printables are perfect for learning life's teachable moments (even during unknown times) and make for a great non-screen activity!

If you're looking for positive parenting tools that will help build your child's self confidence and motivate and encourage your children, consider this list of words of encouragement for kids of all ages.

Use these feelings flashcards along with this feelings list to help your children identify and express their feelings and emotions.

With social and emotional needs on the rise and the methods of incorporation low or inconsistent, how can families provide the skills needed to foster emotional learning at home? Here are some tips for adults and caregivers.

Should cell phones be allowed in school? A Pew Research Center study found that 65 percent of cell-owning teens bring their phones to school despite any bans that may be in place. Most schools now allow students to have cell phones but require them to be turned off during class because they can be disruptive and distracting. Read on for the pros and cons of allowing cell phones in school to help make the right decision for your child.