The Doctor and The Dad
You know that feeling you get when you pack some bags, grab your kids, and head to the airport brimming with confidence that your entire family flight experience will be easy, effortless and enjoyable? Of course not. No one does. Because that feeling does not actually exist. But if you’re planning on flying with young children at some […]
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 […]
Tell anyone you’re the parent of a two-year-old, and you’re bound to hear a response like this: “Uh oh.” “Good luck!” “The Terrrrrible Twos…” (Cue spooky haunted house music here.) It’s true that two-year-olds have a serious reputation for being The Worst. But in our latest article on the PBS Parents website, we ask the […]
Here’s some fun news! Chris Lewis over at dadofdivas.com asked our own resident Dad, Andy, to be featured in his “Dads in the Limelight” interview series. Andy thought that was a totally cool honor – even though it turned out Chris had asked about 611 dads before him. (But hey, there’s plenty of limelight for […]
Think talking with your hands is only for mimes, stereotypical Italian families, and people who cut you off during rush hour? Think again. Our latest article on the PBS Parents website shows how the gestures that you use can do wonders for your children’s language development!
Do you ever feel like your kids will only listen to you if you’re SCREAMING AT THEM AT THE TOP OF YOUR LUNGS?!?! Well guess what? You’re not alone! Getting kids to listen to us adults is definitely no easy task. But it turns out that simply yelling at those little mischief-makers is rarely the best way to […]