Teens, Stress and Sleep – Voices of Compassion Podcast
From the minute we become parents, we start fixating on sleep — are our babies getting enough? Too much? Will they ever sleep through the night? Will we? It’s a hot topic because we know how critical it is for Read more >>
Teenagers and Sleep: How Much Sleep Is Enough?
Though teenagers and their sleep habits may be maddening to parents, they’re partly in response to physical changes that occur during puberty. “Teens experience a natural shift in circadian rhythm,” says Johns Hopkins sleep expert Laura Sterni, M.D. Read more >>
5 Strategies For Coping With Screen-Obsessed Kids
Emotional outbursts. Lost sleep. These are signs that your kids are spending too much time with digital devices. Here’s what you can do about it. Read more >>
Spotting Delays in Children’s Developmental Milestones
As their infants and toddlers grow, many parents may wonder if their children are walking, talking and socializing when they’re supposed to be. In fact, nearly a quarter of parents have suspected their child might be delayed in their development, Read more >>
Praise the Journey, Not the Destination – Voices of Compassion Podcast
The journey is where we all learn to do hard things. We make mistakes, experience successes (and failures), develop resilience, practice growth mindset and build self-confidence. As parents, if we focus on the destination — winning the race, acing the Read more >>
Why Focusing on Healthy Habits, Not Weight Gain, Can Better Help Kids
We’ve noticed our kids put on some extra weight during this pandemic, and we’re not sure what, if anything, we should do about it. Here are what doctors and specialists who work with kids say about what to do — Read more >>
Too Much Screen Time? How to Help Your Kids Find the Right Balance
The way we talk to our kids about using technology can have a huge impact on their ability to become smart and well-rounded adults. After years of researching how to moderate kids’ screen time, I discovered how the most successful Read more >>
Playing Helps Kids Learn and Grow
What would childhood be without time to play? Play, it turns out, is essential to growing up healthy. Research shows that active, creative play benefits just about every aspect of child development. Read more >>
Boys Still Get These Three Things From Their Parents That Girls Don’t
Stereotypical gendered parenting differences remain entrenched in American households. In some cases parents may simply be unaware that they are parenting daughters in ways that are different from sons. Things are changing slowly, but gender stereotypes are still entrenched in Read more >>
Stanford-Led Study Highlights the Importance of Letting Kids Take the Lead
Parents today often look for teachable moments – and opportunities abound. When reading a book with a child, for example, it might mean discussing story plots with him. If she isn’t allowed to play a videogame, it means explaining why. Read more >>
