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7 vital lessons for teaching kids how to manage their emotions

5. All emotions are useful.

The joyful, illiterate kindergartners of Finland

The country's early-childhood education program indeed places a heavy emphasis on "joy," which along with play is explicitly written into the curriculum as a learning concept. "There's an old Finnish saying," Holappa said. "Those things you learn without joy you will forget easily."

5 positive parenting techniques that help parents get back some free time

It's easier than you might think, mama.

10 Montessori-inspired winter activities your kids will love

Winter with children can be tough, but the entire family will enjoy these activities.

If you want an educational toy for your kids, go old-school, says new study

Blocks, crayons and balls do wonders for your child's development, says the AAP.

Autism may be more common than we think, according to a new study from the AAP

About one in 40 American kids is diagnosed with ASD.

5 tips for your kid’s first trip to the movies

How to make the first venture to the theater a success.

To help your child be a leader, let them play

Here are some ways creative play nurtures the leadership mindset.

Why saying ‘yes’ could be the key to disciplining your 2-year-old

Your child needs you to empathize with their current moods, give clear boundaries, model appropriate behaviors and intervene in ways that foster their developing independence rather than preventing it

How to get your child to eat vegetables without forcing, bribing or tricking

The bottom line: A child's health is not singularly defined by how many servings of veggies they eat.

My child’s anxiety meant she couldn’t fall asleep by herself

"Can I just sleep with you?"

How to make sure your kids get enough sleep during the busy holiday season

1. Put sleep first.

What you need to know about parenting a child with dyslexia

First of all, stop beating yourself up.

What is temperament? And how does it help us become better parents?

By understanding your child's temperament, you are able to approach parenting situations with a new lens of knowledge.

How RSV changed the way I parent

RSV stands for respiratory syncytial virus and I didn't know what I didn't know.

8 surprising ways a child’s anxiety shows up as something else

Here's the reality: anxious behavior in children is not uniform.

6 powerful benefits of giving your child a choice

3. Cultivate a sense of value

This cool reading tool will make you rethink screen time for your kids

Learning time that feels like play time. 🙌

4 types of Duncan Hines cake mix are being recalled due to salmonella concerns 🚨

Here's what parents need to know.

6 questions Montessori teachers ask when they want to change ‘bad’ behavior

"How can I change the layout of the room to address the behavior?"