Parenting

How We Talk About Autism is Evolving

How We Talk About Autism is Evolving

Author, Autism mom and Chair of Kerry’s Place Autism Services, Jan Stewart shares what you need to know.

Jan Stewart

Are You the “The Finder of Lost Things”?

Are You the “The Finder of Lost Things”?

Four simple steps to teach your child how to become more self-reliant and create more free time for yourself.

Amber Trueblood

How to Talk to Children about Terrorism

How to Talk to Children about Terrorism

The world is mourning the recent violence and loss of life in Israel and Gaza. Knowing what to say to our children is an incredibly tough task.

Dr. Jillian Roberts

Parent’s Guide to Understanding Your Child’s Learning Style

Parent’s Guide to Understanding Your Child’s Learning Style

How to identify your child’s learning style and what techniques and resources will help them learn best

Becky Ward

When One Parent Decides to Move After a Separation

When One Parent Decides to Move After a Separation

Here’s how three parents are navigating a relocation, what it means for kids, and how experts advise co-parents handle the situation.

What to Say When Your Kid Doesn't Like Their Body (Or Something About It)

What to Say When Your Kid Doesn't Like Their Body (Or Something About It)

Kyla Fox

Stop Staring! My Son Has Tourette Syndrome

Stop Staring! My Son Has Tourette Syndrome

Accommodating my son’s Tourette Syndrome is easier than accepting the social stigma that comes with it.

Nicole Hunt

How Unhealthy and Abusive Relationships Impact Kids

How Unhealthy and Abusive Relationships Impact Kids

Intimate partner violence can look different than you may think. Learn what it is and how it affect children’s development.

Stefanie Peachey

Ask Sarah: How to Help with Anxiety and Build Confidence

Ask Sarah: How to Help with Anxiety and Build Confidence

Parenting expert Sarah Rosensweet shares tips for helping your kiddo overcome anxiety and build the confidence to enjoy activities

Sarah Rosensweet

I'm a Mom of a Child Who is Visually Impaired–Here's What I've Learned

I'm a Mom of a Child Who is Visually Impaired–Here's What I've Learned

Allow your child to redefine what you think you know—especially about play and experiencing the world.

Valery Brown

Having 4 Kids or More: Benefits and Downsides

Having 4 Kids or More: Benefits and Downsides

Having 4 Kids or More: The pros and cons of having a large family

Esther Vandersluis

Raising a Child with Hearing Loss

Raising a Child with Hearing Loss

One toddler, two cochlear implants, and the many things I’ve learned raising a child with hearing loss.

Christine Murray

6 Children's Books About Race to Start the Conversation

6 Children's Books About Race to Start the Conversation

Consider swapping out your usual stories for these children's books about race to help expand your child's mind and understanding of the world.

Megan Sweeney

Why open-ended play is an essential part of learning

Why open-ended play is an essential part of learning

Open-ended play is any type of play that doesn't have limitations or rules. Learn what it is and how to encourage it.

Brianna Bell

Having a Son on the Spectrum Changed my Definition of Play

Having a Son on the Spectrum Changed my Definition of Play

An ASD diagnosis requires you to lean in more than you've ever imagined and let go of a lot.

Christine Murray

What is Montessori and how will it benefit your child?

What is Montessori and how will it benefit your child?

More than just play-based learning, discover the history, philosophy and the woman behind the Montessori method.

Valery Brown

5 Easy, Fun and Educational Activities for Valentine's Day

5 Easy, Fun and Educational Activities for Valentine's Day

5 easy, fun and educational activities for Valentine’s Day. Get crafty, spend time together and learn about kindness—no glitter required.

Becky Ward

5 things you can do to prepare your kid for preschool

5 things you can do to prepare your kid for preschool

Here are five helpful ways to help your child develop independence, confidence and the skills they'll need to settle in at preschool.

Brianna Bell

5 milestone myths to let go of

5 milestone myths to let go of

Ingrid Cruz

Have you seen the KidsFirst hashtag?

Have you seen the KidsFirst hashtag?

Parents and kids are insisting that governments put #kidsfirst when making climate decisions at COP27. Here’s why this movement matters.

Rebecca Weigand