Positive Parenting Tips: Middle Childhood (6–8 years old)
As children begin school and navigate more complex social environments, they benefit greatly from consistent support, clear expectations, and encouragement at home. This stage is an opportunity for parents to strengthen communication, model problem-solving skills, and guide children toward healthy Read more >>
Positive Parenting Tips: Toddlers (2–3 years old)
Parenting toddlers ages 2 to 3 is a whirlwind of discovery, big emotions, and rapid development. At this age, children are learning to express themselves, assert independence, and make sense of the world around them—all while still needing comfort and Read more >>
Positive Parenting Tips: Preschoolers (3–5 years old)
In the preschool years, children are rapidly growing in independence and curiosity, making it an ideal time to nurture their confidence through encouragement, empathy, and consistent guidance. In this article, you’ll learn about developmental milestones, including emotional and social development, Read more >>
Positive Parenting Tips: Toddlers (1–2 years old)
Through patience, empathy, and connection, parents can support their toddler’s growth while teaching important skills like self-regulation, cooperation, and respect. In this article, you’ll learn about developmental milestones, including emotional and social development, for toddlers from 1 to 2 years Read more >>
Improve Communications with Your Neurodiverse Child [downloadable]
Whether a child is autistic, has ADHD, or navigates the world with other neurodevelopmental differences, their communication styles may not always match typical expectations. This article explores practical, respectful ways to start conversations with neurodiverse kids—focusing on curiosity, patience, and Read more >>
Positive Parenting Tips: Infants (0–1 years)
Positive parenting is an approach that focuses on nurturing, guiding, and supporting children with empathy, respect, and consistent boundaries. By fostering a warm and responsive relationship, parents can create a safe environment where children feel valued and understood—laying the foundation Read more >>
Navigating Stress: Supporting LGBTQIA+ Kids Through Mental Health Challenges
Growing up is a complex journey for everyone, and for LGBTQIA+ kids and teens, the path can be especially tricky. From navigating identity to facing social stigma, LGBTQIA+ youth often encounter unique challenges and stressors that can impact their mental health. Read more >>
Research Report: Unraveling the Stigma [downloadable]
The stigma attached to mental health issues is widely viewed as a major barrier for those in need of help, but its relevance to teens and young adults has not been studied in depth. The Jed Foundation’s research shows that Read more >>
Neurodiversity describes the idea that people experience and interact with the world around them in many different ways; there is no one “right” way of thinking, learning, and behaving, and differences are not viewed as deficits. The word neurodiversity refers Read more >>
A Parent’s Guide to Neurodiversity
“Neurodivergence is a form of human diversity,” says Julia Barnes, PhD, a child and adolescent psychologist at the Pediatric Mental Health Institute at Children’s Hospital Colorado. “Just like there’s no normal, correct or superior race, gender, ethnicity or culture, there’s Read more >>
