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big emotions

9 phrases that can help stop a toddler meltdown in its tracks

Sometimes we all need a little help putting feelings into words.

Mom watching cellphone with baby

The ParentPal App is taking the guesswork out of your baby’s development

The ParentPal App is taking the guesswork out of your baby’s development…

8 signs of stress in children—and when to seek expert help

How do you separate normal kid adjustment behavior from something more significant? Here's how to tell when extra support may be needed.

10 chore charts for the little helper in your household

Keep kids on track and encourage independence with these visual aids.

gratitude for teens: mother looking at smiling teen daughter

5 easy ways to help your teen start a gratitude practice

Practicing gratitude regularly can change the brain's structure to boost happiness.

mom playing with daughter on a table

6 ways to raise emotionally intelligent kids, according to a clinical psychologist

Emotional intelligence is critically important to our success and overall health. But how do you foster this emotional growth in your child?

Emily Calandrelli holding STEM toy

Emily Calandrelli of Emily’s Wonder Lab wants kids to love science

Emily Calandrelli, of Emily's Wonder Lab on Netflix, discusses making STEM fields fun for kids on the Motherly Podcast.

screen time: toddler using tablet while lying on couch

Most kids under 5 are getting too much screen time, study finds

And this was before the pandemic. Eliminating ads from kids’ programming and apps would help, researchers say.

EndeavorRx: young boy playing with ipad outside

Meet the first FDA-approved video game to treat kids’ ADHD

68% of parents reported improvement in their child’s ADHD symptoms after 8 weeks of playing EndeavorRx.

raising kind kids

Kind kids have parents who follow these 9 habits

Looking for ways to cultivate kindness in a world that puts you to the test? These habits can help.

baby walking with help, one of the more common 12-month milestones

12-month-old baby milestones

Your newly minted toddler is busy these days—but be sure to take some time to reflect on the milestones you've reached, too, right alongside your little one.

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