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
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1 in 4 young Americans claim theyâre too poor to have children, but many put off kids for other reasonsDespite living in one of the richest nations in the world, many young Americans are worried they canât afford to have children. The latest Consumer Spending & Saving Index from… Read More
Christian Schools
More parents skipping public schools, choosing Christian school from startThe growth is real and it’s starting early. An increasing number of parents are ruling out public school completely and choosing Christian school for their kids from day one. Northland… Read More
Culture
Happy ending: Israeli child who broke ancient relic invited back to Haifa museumA 5-year-old Israeli child who broke a 3,500-year-old jar during a visit to the Hecht Museum in Haifa was invited back to the museum for a special visit with his… Read More
Culture
âThe playdate is dyingâ: US parenting âlonelierâ than in previous generations, data suggestsContrary to popular conceptions, American parents arenât spending significantly more time with their children â but theyâre feeling more isolated than their predecessors, a report concludes. âFar from American parenting… Read More
Culture
Finnish mom’s secret to raising independent kids: let them take risks and skip homework!Annabella Daily has no problem letting her elementary-aged schoolchildren schedule their own playdates, skip homework to play outside, or stay home alone. In fact, she encourages it. âAmerican parents around… Read More
Culture
More millennial parents question ‘gentle parenting’An increasing number of millennials are speaking out against âgentle parenting,â saying it sets impossibly high standards for parents while hurting childrenâs overall preparation for real life. âGentle parenting is… Read More
Culture
Study: Teen cannabis use linked to 11x higher psychosis riskAdolescents who use cannabis are at over 11 times greater risk of developing a psychotic disorder than those who do not use the drug. Thatâs the main finding of a… Read More
Culture
Psychologists urge parents to watch out for âsadfishingâ practices on social mediaAlthough social media have been accused of overemphasizing idealized lifestyles and looks, psychologists are now cautioning against the opposite extreme: users exaggerating negative emotions to gain sympathy. Itâs called âsadfishing,â… Read More
Culture
10 ways to combat the summer slide in your kidsâ educationAs summer vacation continues, parents can feel pressure to occupy children with as many activities as possible â the more learning involved, the better! How can families navigate the tension… Read More
Culture
US surgeon general calls for social media warning labels, echoing conservative book concernsHealth warnings for kids should be affixed to social media platforms, just as was done with tobacco products, says the U.S. Surgeon General. In a new essay published by The… Read More
Culture
Kirk Cameron is modern-day Mister Rogers in new faith-based childrenâs showFamous Christian actor Kirk Cameron is launching a new TV show for kids that offers wholesome content parents can trust. Cameron explained that the purpose of his new childrenâs program… Read More
Opinion
Outmatched or outsourced? Why parentsâ values fail to transmit to their children(The Daily Signal) â Are left-leaning parents better at passing on their values to their children? The results of one recent study seem to indicate that they are, especially for… Read More
Homeschools
7 ways to start homeschool preparations over spring, summerAs the homeschool movement continues to grow after the COVID-19 pandemic, many parents are preparing to withdraw from public schools or teach their preschool- or kindergarten-age… Read More
Culture
Moms inadvertently expose daughters to predators on Instagram in quest for money and fame, investigation reveals(Daily Caller News Foundation) â Mothers are inadvertently exposing their young daughters to male predators on Instagram in a quest to garner money and fame, an investigation published by The… Read More
Culture
âRisky playâ promotes physical and mental health while teaching kids sound character traitsThe idea of ârisky playâ may cause some parents to faint, but encouraging kids to play without adult supervision can reduce their chances of experiencing anxiety, depression and obesity. It… Read More
Culture
This family doctor, NYT best-selling author argues left-leaning parents lack âstructureâ and âboundariesâ for their childrenMany politically left-leaning parents have difficulty providing consistent discipline and structure for their children, a family physician and psychologist wrote in a popular essay. In fact, the Institute for Family… Read More
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Parents mixed about AI for K-12 schools in new survey, as experts warn parental involvement is crucial for kidsâ wellbeingA new survey by a parentsâ group said that parents see opportunities for artificial intelligence (AI) in K-12 education, but worry they know too little about it. The… Read More
Homeschools
âEncouragement Dayâ to support homeschool moms: âTheyâre not on this path aloneâMany modern-day moms may think homeschooling is challenging, but they may not know it was once considered illegal. The featured speaker for the upcoming Midwest Parent Educators (MPE)… Read More
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Econ book: Single parent households have Americans falling further behind, kids in crisisÂA new book by a University of Maryland economics professor says single-parent households are causing families to fall further behind, while also harming children and society as a whole. Melissa… Read More