How Can I Get My Picky Eater To Enjoy And Try New Foods?

A father and child's effort to try new foods Got a picky eater at home? These simple shifts at the table can make a real difference. Recent studies reveal how your response to picky eating can shape your child’s habits over time. The way you handle resistance now can affect how open they are to try new foods later. After a long workday, you […]

Why Is It Important To Give Children Responsibility?

A family eating together in the dining area Things move fast these days. Technology changes, expectations shift, and kids are growing up in a world where being adaptable and grounded matters more than ever. If we want to raise kids who can navigate that kind of pressure with clarity and confidence, responsibility has to be part of what we teach them. It’s not […]

Navigating Screen Time: Setting Healthy Boundaries For Kids

Parents monitor screen time to promote healthy boundaries for kids Screens are a major part of children’s daily lives, so setting healthy boundaries for kids ensures a balance between learning and entertainment. However, without healthy boundaries, excessive screen time may cause sleep disturbances, shorter attention spans, and decreased physical activity. Setting healthy boundaries around screen use is a key part of a wellness approach, ensuring […]

The Importance Of Sleep Routines For Your Child

The Importance Of Sleep Routines For Your Child Quality sleep is a crucial part of childhood development, yet studies show that up to 30% of babies and toddlers struggle to get the rest they need. As a parent, it can be exhausting and frustrating to watch your little one fight sleep night after night. The constant bedtime battles can leave both you and […]

How Parents Can Help Their Child Handle Bullying

A child victim of Bullying Finding out your child is involved in bullying, whether as the one being bullied or the one causing harm, can be difficult to process. As a parent, your response can make a significant difference in how they handle the situation. Approach the conversation with patience and understanding, creating an environment where they feel safe discussing […]

7 Practical Tips for Managing the New School Year

Tips for New School Year via Parents Magazine Step three: Get your kids involved. BY WENDY WISNER · SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 Nina Westbrook is a therapist, podcast host, business woman, creator of a mental health app called Nebbi, and founder of the digital wellness community, Bene By Nina. If that wasn’t enough, she’s also wife to NBA player Russell Westbrook and […]

6 Signs Your Child Might Be People-Pleasing and How to Help

children blowing bubbles via Parents Magazine On the surface, having a kind, well-mannered child might seem like every parent’s dream. They share their toys, say “please” and “thank you,” and rarely argue. But beneath that polite behavior, there could be a deeper issue quietly taking root: people-pleasing. BY LAURYN HIGGINS · JULY 7, 2025  If your child is constantly […]

What Are The Top Parenting Methods For Disciplining Children?

A woman using parenting methods that promote positive discipline for her daughter Parenting is an evolving journey, and one of the most challenging aspects of it is figuring out how to discipline effectively. As your child grows, their needs, emotions, and behaviors change, making discipline an ongoing, adaptive process. The way you approach discipline will have a significant impact on how your child develops self-control, learns to […]

Why Are Vacations Important For Building Family Bonds?

The family travels to strengthen family bonds Family bonds are at the heart of who we are, shaping our lives and anchoring us in love and support. On May 15th, International Family Day serves as a global reminder to cherish and nurture these invaluable connections while raising awareness of the challenges families face today. It’s a moment to reflect on the vital […]

What Is The Most Effective Way To Handle Sibling Rivalry?

Siblings are having disagreements Sibling rivalry is a natural part of growing up, but it doesn’t have to disrupt the peace in your home. The key to managing it lies in fostering communication, prioritizing wellness, establishing boundaries, and ensuring each child feels valued and supported. Start by encouraging open dialogue between siblings, giving them the tools to express their […]