Parenting

Kids being raised on screens long for real freedom. It’s like they’re homesick for a world they’ve never known. My latest in @theatlantic, with @lenoreskenazy_freerange (we cofounded @letgroworg together): We asked kids what activities they liked the most. Real-world, unsupervised play won out by a wide margin.... See more

When kids get physical during a meltdown, it’s not “bad behavior” - it’s their brain doing what it’s wired to do. The emotional part of the brain is fully online from birth, but the thinking part that helps with self-control is still under construction ( even into adulthood!😱)   A few extra things to keep in... See more

Does this resonate? ⬇️⬇️⬇️ Many people are so surprised to learn what emotional ab us e & neglect actually are. Often parents have a hard time accepting this fact & what it means. They might dismiss or deny it or say things like “I’m 100 times better than your grandparents” or “that happened to me and I turned out just... See more

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Let’s talk about the stuff that might sting...not to judge, but because avoiding the truth keeps us stuck. Most of us parent the way we were parented. Not because it always works, but because it’s what we know. When we know better, we do better and that’s how we break cycles. 💛 If this made... See more

I’m counting down to 2025 with my top performing posts of 2024. Here’s number one! “Did you have fun?” We often greet kids with this question after events, sometimes before they even buckle up or walk through the door. The problem is, this question is leading,... See more

AMERICAN PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS CLOCK IN. This is so important for all American parents to hear! We have to protect our kids. You never know when your child might need these services, because yes, things happen and perfectly normal and healthy kids wake up one day needing services you never thought they would need. So please, pay attention to... See more

Are these things always going to make it easier & quicker to leave?? No, probably not! 🙈 But they will help to keep everyone happier & calmer! And the more we can lean into that playful side, get creative & work with our children, the easier it will feel. And... See more

I love story time though, so I do both For more follow my blog - link in bio✨