The Doctor and The Dadusing psychology studies to pump up your parenting skills
When you become a parent, you also become a teacher. Some things we teach our children are useful – letters, numbers, how to say “Mama” and “Dada,” and the fact that diving headfirst down the stairs causes serious “owies.” Other things aren’t quite so important. Why exactly do we think our kids need to know […]
School’s out for the summer! But that doesn’t mean your kids have to take a vacation from learning. Our latest article on the PBS Parents website shows parents a really easy way to help their kids keep on learning all summer long – simply by playing!
Has your child ever flown a unicorn right out of the house? Forged a peace treaty with thimble-sized aliens? Or become the first person to open a fast casual fondue restaurant on the moon? It’s all possible…with a little imagination. And helping your kids develop some super-powerful imagination skills is what our newest article on […]
Father’s Day is almost here, so it’s the perfect time to sit back and reflect on just how delightful dadhood can be. We decided to celebrate the big day in the most “Doctor and Dad” way possible – by reading a research survey about the thoughts and feelings of modern day dads, and then writing […]
Toys. They’re everywhere these days. Although their natural habitat is a well-organized chest in your child’s room, they frequently migrate to places like the living room, kitchen table, the car, your bed and of course, directly under your feet in a dark hallway in the middle of the night. What’s worse, new toys threaten to […]
Tonight, after you’ve forced open your child’s bedroom door despite the giant pile of stuffed animals behind it… After you’ve somehow managed to tiptoe through a minefield of toys, books and discarded dirty laundry without breaking your neck… And after you’ve leaned over and kissed your adorable little angel’s crusty, crumb-covered face goodnight, consider this: […]
As parents, we always want what’s best for our children. That’s why we search for the healthiest foods, the safest car seats and the cutest little kid outfits we can find. It’s also why, when we hear about a super simple technique that promises to instantly improve our child’s learning skills, we jump all over […]