Culture
Structure, discipline yield stronger relationships, parenting study findsWhile enforcing rules makes parenting âfeel harderâ in the moment, parents and children both say their relationships improve under clear expectations in the long run, according to a recent… Read More
Culture
Gen Z tends to ditch âgentle parenting,â choose old-school child-rearing methods, survey concludesDespite all their options and technology access, Generation Z parents are veering toward âa more old-school approach to parenting than their parents,â a recent news article notes. âMore than… Read More
Culture
Children welcomed to new homes during National Adoption MonthTwo-year-old Niko officially joined nine siblings as the youngest son of the Thomas family on Saturday in St. Louis. “He’s just a wonderful little boy and we’re lucky to have him in our… Read More
Culture
Family overscheduling can hinder childrenâs needs for free time, âhealthy brain developmentâFor parents feeling the strain of fitting too many childrenâs activities into their schedules, the answer may be surprisingly simple yet counterintuitive: stay at home. âWe get it, parents want… Read More
Politics
JD Vance opens up about faith, fathering, VP duties on podcastFor Vice President JD Vance, his Catholic faith shapes every aspect of his life, from his leadership in government to his conversations with hi’is children, he said in an interview… Read More
Culture
Psychologist: Removing electronic devices from childrenâs bedrooms overnight âabsolutely crucialâ for physical, mental healthPsychologist Jean Twenge is making headlines for her âimperativeâ stance on electronic devices for children, including her tip to ban smartphones before bedtime. âIf you have the bandwidth to fully… Read More
Culture
Moms help catch their middle school sons who caused $50K in damage to school libraryTwo Florida mothers did the right thing even if their sons didnât, calling the police after video surfaced of the boys vandalizing their schoolâs media center, causing an estimated $50,000… Read More
Homeschools
6-year homeschool mom shares tips on high schoolThe thought of homeschooling through high school often intimidates parents â even those who successfully accomplish it, says one Florida mom who knows the feeling. âThe year before we started… Read More
Culture
Evangelical world loses influential speaker and author James Dobson, who advised Presidents Reagan, Trump and BushÂJames Dobson, a leading voice for the family and traditional values over the last 50 years, has died. He was 89. An evangelical Christian and founder of Focus on the… Read More
Culture
âPandaâ parenting gains traction with goals to promote independence, responsibility, self-esteemStop hovering, helicopter moms. Itâs time to practice âpandaâ skills, according to a growing chorus of families dissatisfied with current parenting philosophies. Panda parenting is nurturing children, but giving them… Read More
Culture
Conscientiousness one key to raising kids for successPrevious generations called it self-control; todayâs analysts prefer the term conscientiousness. âTeaching conscientiousness â a personality trait thatâs about more than self-control â may actually be the path for… Read More
Opinion
Silver age? US fertility rate hits new low(The Daily Signal) â Forget the Golden Age. Based on todayâs trends, weâre set for the Silver Age. The general fertility rate is at a new low, according to… Read More
Homeschools
California homeschoolers soar to new heights with customized airport tour, intro to aviation careersOne enterprising mom in California capitalized on her sonâs curiosity about airplanes to organize a special field trip: a customized airport tour just for homeschoolers. âIt was a blessing that… Read More
Culture
Study: Parenting may help protect against aging effects, increase brain connectivityDo you want to stay young for longer? Then have more children, a recent study from Rutgers Health and Yale University suggests. âParenting more children is associated with higher brain-wide… Read More
Culture
9 out of 10 best states for families are conservative, according to study(The Washington Stand) â When it comes to family flourishing, not every state is created equal. Nine of the top 10 states with the healthiest families are conservative, according… Read More
Culture
Homes before schools: Parental influence âoften ignoredâ yet key to childrenâs education, report findsWhatâs two times more predictive than socioeconomic status of a childâs academic success? The âalterable curriculum of the homeâ â a fancy research term for parental influence, the left-leaning Hechinger… Read More
Culture
How parents can best prepare their children for life in 2025 and beyond (hint: it may be easier than you think)Whatâs the most precious gift we can offer our children? The answer is so simple we often miss it: our time, says Monica Irvine, a retired homeschool mom. Moreover, the… Read More
Culture
Biden-Harris admin put Christian foster, adoptive parents on sidelines, but Trump can change that(The Daily Signal) â The Biden-Harris administration finalized a rule in April requiring foster parents to affirm a childâs gender ideology. âThe provider must commit to establishing an environment that supports… Read More
Courts
Georgia momâs arrest sparks debate on free-range parenting and government overreachÂAs Georgia law enforcement officers arrested Brittany Patterson in front of her children last month, they said the charges revolved around âreckless endangerment.â âHow was I recklessly endangering my… Read More
Culture
Researchers: Risky play helps todayâs kids, the safest in historyScared your child will get injured from too much rough play? Anthropologists now counter with an even greater danger: denying children the benefits of risk-taking while theyâre still young enough… Read More