"Yes, And": The Simple Rule That Makes Pretend Play With Kids Easier
Not sure what to say when your toddler hands you a "phone" that's actually a banana? Try "Yes, And" — a simple improv rule that keeps...
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Fall Walk Questions That Turn a Stroll Into a Science Conversation
Turn an ordinary autumn walk into a curiosity-building conversation. Simple, specific questions to ask your child about falling leaves, cooler weather, and shorter days, no prep...
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Is It Bad If My Child Mixes Languages? What Research on Bilingual Kids Shows
Worried your bilingual child mixes languages mid-sentence or speaks one language more than the other? Here's what research on bilingual children actually shows, and practical ways...
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Practicing Questions Builds Curiosity, New Study Finds — Here's How to Try It
A new study found that children who practiced asking questions grew more curious than children who just listened, and the effect was biggest for less confident...
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Screen Time Guilt Is Up in 2026. Here's What Most Parents Do Instead
Two new 2026 surveys show screen time guilt is rising sharply, even as most parents still allow it. Here's what's actually driving the guilt, and the...
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NYC Schools Just Limited AI and Screens. What Should Parents Do at Home?
New York City schools banned generative AI and capped screen time this month. Here's what the policy actually says, and how to think about AI at...
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Why Kids Get Distracted So Easily: What a New Working Memory Study Found
A new study explains why young children jump between activities and take things apart so often. Here's the working memory research behind it, and what it...
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What to Say When Your Child Asks a Question You Can't Answer
Stumped by a question your child just asked? Here's a simple, four-step way to respond that early-childhood experts recommend, plus real example scripts by age.
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Why Siblings Fight Over Toys (and a Turn-Taking System That Actually Works)
Two child-development experts explain why siblings fight over toys and share a simple turn-taking system parents can start using today, without constant refereeing.
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