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On this page you will find articles, podcasts, and videos on parenting information on topics such as education, mental health, child development, and discipline.

This page will be updated with new and relevant articles periodically so please check back!

All Ages

A tool for tough parenting momentsWhat experts say you should (and shouldn't) do in tough situations.

Preschool through Sixth Grade

4 Big Emotions to Be Sure You're Talking About With Little KidsThe different ways your child behaves actually stems from a list of four complex emotions. Here’s how explain them to your child in a way they’ll understand.

I'm a Mom and an Expert on Play: Here Are 6 Activities You Didn't Know Were So Good for Your KidsRaising kind, driven, and independent children may be easier than you think. Here are some often overlooked activities that nurture cognitive, social, and emotional skills.

Encouraging Good Sleep Habits - Child Mind InstituteTips for helping kids fall—and stay—asleep. Getting enough rest is important for mental health and well being. Encouraging good sleep habits.

7 One-Liners to Use When Disciplining KidsDisciplining children is hard—and knowing what to say is even harder. But these simple one-liners convey powerful parenting messages in nine words or less.

Self-Advocacy: What It Is and Why It’s ImportantSelf-advocacy is the ability to communicate what your needs are. Read about the importance of self-advocacy for kids and adults and how to build self-advocacy skills.

The Power of Self-Advocacy for Kids at IEP and 504 MeetingsSelf-advocacy is important for thriving in school, at work, and in life. In this episode of “In It,” hear how kids can learn to self-advocate at IEP meetings, 504 meetings, and beyond.

I'm a Mom and an Expert on Play: Here Are 6 Activities You Didn't Know Were So Good for Your KidsRaising kind, driven, and independent children may be easier than you think. Here are some often overlooked activities that nurture cognitive, social, and emotional skills.

What to Do If Your Kid Is Always HungryDoes it seem like your kid is constantly asking for food—even when they just ate? Here are four possible reasons why, and what to do about it.

7 Ways to Help Kids Calm Down Without Using a ScreenYou may be tempted to turn on Baby Shark in the middle of a temper tantrum, but these mind-body tricks work better than distractions.

How to Praise Your ChildThe best type of praise helps kids recognize their own effort. Here’s what you can say to praise your child in a way that builds self-esteem.

Develop Study Skills | Grade School | Learning and Thinking DifferencesLearn how to help your grade-schooler with learning and thinking differences develop study skills. Here are seven tips to help your child develop good study habits.

Homework Battles: “It It” PodcastHomework doesn’t have to be a battle with kids. Find out why on the “In It” podcast. Hear one educator’s advice for how to approach homework. Get tips to support your child with homework.

6 Reasons Why Yelling at Kids Doesn't Actually WorkYelling happens, but experts share why it won't get you the behavior you want and how you can react instead.

What Are the Different Kinds of Anxiety? - Child Mind InstituteWe all feel anxious sometimes, but some children experience anxiety that is so serious that it can be diagnosed as a disorder.

How Anxiety Leads to Problem Behavior - Child Mind InstituteChildren who have outbursts or tantrums may seem angry or oppositional. But they are often very anxious. And they may not even know why they are upset.

How to Help Siblings Get Along - Child Mind InstituteStrategies for keeping the peace between siblings and even encouraging them to make the most of this unplanned togetherness.

7 ways music benefits your child's brain

Carol Dweck: Telling kids they're smart can backfire"We've almost been brainwashed to say, 'You're so smart,'" says Stanford psychologist Carol Dweck. The problem? This kind of praise can hold kids back.

Pre-Teen to Teen

Why Are Teenagers So Sleep-Deprived? - Child Mind InstituteRead about sleep deprivation in teens. Child Mind Institute explains what causes lack of sleep and it's effect on physical, mental and behavioral health.

How to Help Teenagers Get More Sleep - Child Mind InstituteHow much sleep should a teenager get? Child Mind Institute shares facts on lack of sleep, disorders, teenage sleeping habits and how parents can help.

The first five steps on the road to college

Does Social Media Use Cause Depression? - Child Mind InstituteIs using social media making our kids unhappy? Evidence is mounting that there is a link between social media and depression. How Instagram and Facebook may be negatively affecting teenagers and young adults.

Here's Why My Kids' Transition to Middle School Hit Me the HardestRebecca Eanes, author of The Gift of a Happy Mother, reveals why life with big kids hurts the most.

How can I support you? A teen mental health primer. — Making Caring CommonIt’s essential for parents and other family members to support teens by learning about common mental health conditions, understanding the signs that their teen might be experiencing a mental health issue, and familiarizing themselves with ways to begin a conversation with a teen who might be struggl

Why are those girls so mean?What you didn't know about mean-girl behavior might surprise you.

Tips for Communicating With Your Teen - Child Mind InstituteHow to keep the parent-child relationship strong during a tricky age. Tips on communicating with your teen, and how to do so more effectively.

Teaching your teen how to be persistentHow to help tweens and teens stick with it (no matter what).

New interactive college prep timelineStay on top of what your high schooler should do this year.

Test Anxiety Tips for Teens | UnderstoodDoes your teen feel nervous or anxious about tests? Try these tips to help high-schoolers with learning and thinking differences feel more confident about taking tests.

What to Say to Frustrated Middle-Schooler | UnderstoodHow can you respond when your middle-schooler is frustrated? Here are reasons your tween might get frustrated and helpful ways to respond.

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