This is a recent article from my newsletter on the role parental behavior plays in helping kids with anxiety sleep better (or keeps them struggling). If you find this useful, please feel free to subscribe below. I recently recorded a new episode ofThe Sleep Editwhere Arielle and I interviewe...
Nine- to 12-year-olds are already using GenAI in apps, games and interactive toys. Using terms that your preteen understands, you can explain that GenAI and AI for kids is like the magical Book of Admittance in the Harry Potter series, or the self-writing book in the movie “The NeverE...
While it's important to stay informed, constant exposure to news coverage—especially images or videos of destruction—can increase fear and anxiety in children. Monitor what they're watching, and if possible, limit their exposure altogether. "Children do not have the capacity to process these im...
it can come from fights with other people It can also come when we do not have enough money to pay for what we want There are good ways and bad ways to do so Good ways to cut down on stress
Being away from parents during sleep can cause anxiety, leading to bedtime resistance and tantrums. Tantrums can also occur after naps or when a toddler wakes up from a nap, often due to grogginess or disrupted sleep cycles. Reducing Toddler Tantrums at Bedtime Establish a consistent routine....
I want to share with you today some of the strategies that I teach. Please keep in mind that while the ideas below can bring stress relief to many, if you suspect your child has higher levels ofanxietythan what seems normal, you may want to check in with your healthcare provider. ...
Kids tend to grow out of it. The adult population of sleepwalkers is much smaller. Sleepwalking also runs in families, and occurs more often in boys than in girls. So now to the million-dollar question: Why do some of us get up and walk around in the middle of the night? Should You...
What's the best way to tell children about divorce if you're a parent who wants to do everything you can to protect your kids from the negative effects of divorce? What are some good ways for helping children cope with divorce? And when it comes to divorce and its effects on children...
Good parenting also helps protect children from developing anxiety, depression, eating disorders, antisocial behavior, and alcohol and drug abuse. What are the 10 principles of good parenting? 1. What you do matters. Whether it's your health behaviors or the way you treat other people, your ...
How can I tell if my child is being cyberbullied and what should I do first? Cyberbullying often shows warning signs like sudden changes in device use, anxiety when receiving messages, or reluctance to go to school. If you notice these signs, first document everything by taking screenshots ...