Lighthouse Parents Have More Confident Kids

In an article in The Atlantic, Russel Shaw writes:

When my son was a toddler, I realized how much my emotional reactions influenced his. If I showed worry ...

Opie's Special Relationship with His TV Dad

Living in Hollywood is a challenge. Growing up as a child actor almost guarantees a life of dysfunction. Without a strong father, Ron Howard could have ...

Teen Decodes Ancient Egyptian Father's Lessons

Michael Hoffen is a new author, and like him, the central character of his book is a teenager. But there’s quite an age gap between them—about ...

Gen Z’s Social Media Lament

In a New York Times piece “Gen Z Has Regrets,” Jonathan Haidt and co-writer Will Johnson ask if young people wish social media had never existed. ...

Are Children a ‘Resource-Guzzling Project’?

Read through the Bible and you will find a positive attitude about having and raising children. Attitudes among our culture today are trending in the ...

Media Profanity Fuels Aggression in Youth

When children are exposed to violence on TV and in video games, studies show they tend to become more aggressive themselves. But a study reveals that ...

Parenting in a Meme Culture

It feels like kids’ slang is evolving so quickly that adults now need to learn a new language just to keep up. The latest viral phrase? “Six ...

Surgeon General: Parenting Is Hard on Your Health

In August of 2024, the outgoing U.S. surgeon general had a warning: Parenting can be harmful to your mental health. An advisory issued by Dr. Vivek Murthy, ...

Heartbroken Child Finds Preschool Craft in Trash

While on my way to dispose of a breakfast of which I only took three bites, I noticed something that has broken my heart: The sixteenth craft I made at ...

Mothers Spend 97 Hours a Week Parenting

Now Hiring! Work From Home! Position requires strong ability to multitask. The successful applicant will be able to plan and prepare nutritious meals, ...