Is screen time taking over family time? We’re all guilty of hovering over our smartphone sometimes, but it’s important to have screen-free time with your family. Watch this Parenting Solutions video for family therapist Jennifer Kolari’s tips on how to separate the kids from their screens—just for a few minutes, anyway.
When it comes to getting kids to help around the house, family therapist and author Jennifer Kolari keeps things simple: If you mess it up, you clean it up. Watch this Parenting Solutions video for more advice on how to get your kids to tidy up, including ways to make chores fun for kids. (Yes, it really is possible!)
When it comes to kids’ social skills, children develop at their own pace. If you feel like your shy child could benefit from being more outgoing, try these simple tips from parenting expert Ann Douglas. She outlines a few easy ways you can help your child interact with others.