30 Ways to Bond With Kids in 20 Minutes or Less
Daily micro-connections bond parents and kids, not grand gestures. With the stress of pandemic lockdowns, tiny bursts of bonding are needed more than ever.
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The “Third Shift” is Burning Out Parents During the Pandemic
Parental burnout may be widespread during the pandemic, but it has the potential to seriously harm kids’ development. Here’s what helps.
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Why Not Let Kids Stay Up Late During the Pandemic? This Is Why
When kids don’t get enough sleep, it can be harder for them to manage their emotions.
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5 Quick Ways to Protect Your Marriage During Coronavirus
These evidence-based steps prevent couples from experiencing detrimental conflicts, taking their difficult feelings out on each other, or drifting apart during the pandemic.
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10 Surprising Ways to Help an Anxious Child Calm Down
Brain research suggests that telling anxious kids to “calm down,” “stop crying,” or “buck up” just doesn’t work. However, these surprising strategies do.
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4 Simple Texts That Will Boost Your Bond With Your Teen
Science suggests that sending your teen these four types of text messages is one way to boost your bond and establish lasting positive communication patterns.
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The Overlooked Factor that Helps You Bond With Your Kids
Science suggests that family routines calm stress and promote bonding. Adding rituals, or “the sweetness, fun, or warmth that accompany routines” makes them even better.
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5 of the Most Effective Responses to Kids’ Whining
While it’s easy to react to whining, deemed “the most annoying sound in the world,” with frustration or anger, research provides insight into some of the most effective responses.
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16 Fun Games to Play With Toddlers & Preschoolers in the Car
Car rides can be meaningful ways to engage with toddlers and young children. They can help strengthen a playful bond/attachment and grow children’s vocabulary and skills.
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