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bedtime routine

Why Kids Open Up at Bedtime (and How to Make the Most of It)

That moment at 8 p.m. when your kid finally tells you everything? It's not a coincidence. Here's why bedtime is your golden hour.

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Halloween costume

Let Them Pick: Why Kids Should Choose Their Own Halloween Costume

Your kid wants to be "a spider who is also a mailman." Here's why saying yes might be the smartest parenting move of October.

An illustrative vector scene shows an outdoor playground at dusk with soft, natural lighting. In the center, a young girl with twin pigtails wearing a purple dress is dramatically lying facedown on the wood chips, crying and throwing a tantrum. Standing right next to her is a concerned mother with dark curly hair, wearing a denim jacket, white top, and dark pants, looking down with a stressed and empathetic expression with her hands held out in a gesture of gentle helplessness. In the background, there is a wooden playground structure with climbing equipment and slides, set against a soft evening sky. The overall art style is warm, flat, and gentle with textured shading.
two things are true

You Can Say No and Still Say "I Get It": The Two Things Are True Approach

The park meltdown doesn't have to be a choice between caving and "stop crying." Dr. Becky Kennedy offers a third way.

An illustrative vector scene in a cozy, bright living room features an Asian mother with short dark hair sitting on a dark gray sofa, wearing a cream-colored knitted cardigan over a blue top. Next to her, a young daughter with twin pigtails wearing a purple dress sits on her lap, holding hands with her and looking up attentively. In the background, there is a light green wall decorated with abstract geometric art prints, a light wooden shelving unit filled with decorative ceramics and baskets, and a round woven rug on the wooden floor with a wooden rainbow toy and a small ball. The overall art style is warm, flat, and gentle with soft pastel tones.
most generous interpretation

"He's Doing It on Purpose": Why Dr. Becky Kennedy Says to Look for the MGI Instead

"He's doing it on purpose" is the easiest story to believe. Dr. Becky Kennedy offers a better one, and it's usually more accurate.

An illustrative vector scene inside a cozy living room shows a Black mother sitting on a teal sofa, looking distressed. A young boy with an angry expression in a light blue sweater stands on the sofa, leaning forward aggressively with his hand extended, apparently having just thrown a wooden block that is shown mid-air near the mother's chest. A younger girl in a yellow sweater is partially hidden behind the mother, looking upset and tearful. On the left, there's a wooden bookshelf with books and potted plants. The wall behind them is cream-colored with three framed botanical prints. Scattered wooden blocks are on the floor. The overall style is flat, warm, and domestic, with visible textures.
good inside

"A Good Kid Having a Hard Time": Dr. Becky Kennedy's Core Idea for Tough Behavior

Your kid threw a block at his sister. Dr. Becky Kennedy says the story you tell yourself next matters more than you think.

An illustrated scene in a softly lit nursery. A woman with dark curly hair wearing a green cable-knit sweater is sitting on a patterned rug, smiling down at a baby asleep in a white crib. The baby holds a small teddy bear and is covered by a blanket. Above the crib hangs a glowing star mobile. On the left, a dresser holds a plant and a digital clock displaying '07:45'. The woman holds a book in her lap. The style is warm and textured.
how much sleep do babies need

How Much Sleep Do Babies and Toddlers Need? Dr. Amen's Brain Health View

our toddler's 6 p.m. meltdown might not be about the banana. Here's how much sleep little brains actually need.

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marshmallow test

The Marshmallow Test: What It Really Shows About Your Child's Self-Control

Your kid ate the marshmallow in 11 seconds. Here's what that really says, and how to teach waiting.

An illustrated interior scene of a cozy little girl's bedroom in a warm, muted color palette. A woman with short brown curly hair wearing a green sweater and jeans sits cross-legged on a patterned rug, holding a book, looking distracted with a thoughtful expression. Above her head, a thought bubble shows a clock and a to-do list. Nearby on the rug, a young girl with pigtails sits building a tower out of wooden blocks, looking up sadly at the woman. The background shows a child's bed, a shelf with stuffed animals and toys, a toy shelf, and framed drawings on the walls. The style is a flat vector illustration
Shefali Tsabary research

You're in the Room, But Are You Actually There?

Your body can be fully in the room while the part that actually matters checked out ten minutes ago.

An illustrated interior scene of a cozy living room. A woman with brown hair in a patterned cardigan stands in the foreground, looking thoughtfully into a mirror on the wall. Her reflection shows her looking sad, and a thought bubble above her reflection contains an image of a crying child with pigtails. In the background, a young girl with pigtails plays happily with building blocks on a patterned rug near a sofa. An open book and a family photo are on a console table next to the mirror. The style is a flat vector illustration with a warm, muted color palette.
Shefali Tsabary research

"Parenting Isn't About Your Child." What Tsabary Actually Means by That

The wrong problem, according to Tsabary, is almost always the one parents start with.

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