AvatarKatie SheehyAvatarAvatarKids who do chores are more likely to be successful. Here’s whyverified_publisherLadders - Lauren VinopalChores are good for kids. Like, this-is-going-to-get-my-kid-into-Harvard good. Research shows that kids who do chores grow into happier, healthier, …
AvatarKatie SheehyAvatarAvatarWrite Your Kid a Letter Every Year on Their Birthdayverified_publisherLifehacker - Meghan Moravcik WalbertWhen my son turned one year old, I sat down to write him a letter. I wanted to talk to him, to tell him how monumentally he had grown over the past …
AvatarKatie SheehyAvatarAvatarHow to talk to kids about fires and earthquakes, before and after they happenverified_publisherLos Angeles Times - Sonali KohliSouthern California parents who have seen the devastation from fires to the north and the earthquakes to the south in Mexico may be thinking about how to prepare if Santa Ana winds fuel similar blazes here or if the Big One hits Los Angeles. There are plenty of ways to make your home safer in case …
AvatarKatie SheehyAvatarAvatarKids & Parentingverified_publisherReal SimpleIf you're a parent, you could probably use some help. Our experts share ideas, advice, and tips—from fun holiday crafts to handling college expenses.
AvatarKatie SheehyAvatarAvatarRushing Around to Lessons and Activities Won't Make Your Kid Smarter. Science Says This 1 Simple Activity Willverified_publisherInc Magazine - Jessica StillmanAll you need to help your kids reach their potential is lots and lots of words. Parents look around at our winner-take-all economy and unpredictable world and, quite understandably, get scared for their kids' future. Many react by signing their children up for activities or lessons, or constantly …
AvatarKatie SheehyAvatarAvatarOpinion | A child's bad behavior isn't 'attention-seeking.' She's seeking a relationship.NBC News - By Tamar JacobsonHow does a young child express to adults their fear of abandonment or their longing for more of us, if not by seeking our attention? As an educator of early childhood teachers, and a consultant for parents and early childhood programs, I am constantly asked about various children: “What do I do with …
AvatarKatie SheehyAvatarAvatarParents, be mindful of your mood in front of your childrenverified_publisherSouth China Morning Post - Sasha GonzalesIf parents express negative emotions too often, it may affect their children’s emotional and cognitive development. Research has shown that fathers’ …
AvatarKatie SheehyAvatarAvatar44 of the Best Chores for Kids, by AgeApartment Therapy - Shifrah CombithsPretty much any time anybody sees children pitching in with some kind of task, you can count on an observer to remark, “Start ’em young!”Helping out …
AvatarKatie SheehyAvatarAvatarConcerned about your child's mental health? Ask these questionsNBC News - By Nicole SpectorYou should be asking your kids about their lives every day. These open-ended inquiries will help you determine if they're suffering from anxiety, depression or bullying. If your child is exhibiting any warning signs (that are not medical emergencies; if they are, get them to the ER), or if you just …
AvatarKatie SheehyAvatarAvatar10 habits that change boys into menverified_publisherLadders - Benjamin P. HardyThe demise of our culture will result from the demise of its men if something isn’t changed quickly. Far too many men remain directionless, …
AvatarKatie SheehyAvatarAvatarThis Author of 15 Parenting Books Says Kids Who Grow Up Confident Have Parents Who Do These 7 Thingsverified_publisherInc Magazine - Scott MautzIt's no mystery how to instill self-confidence in your child. The link between self-confidence and success is undeniable. The most successful leaders I've ever encountered were confident without being arrogant. And confidence has a ripple effect on success, hence the business adage that an …
AvatarKatie SheehyAvatarAvatarHow to defuse your teenager’s angerverified_publisherThe Guardian - Annalisa BarbieriConstantly clashing with your son or daughter? Here are a few ideas to help calm things down