The Top 20 Posts on Parent.co in 2015
Here are the 20 most-read posts published on Parent.co in 2015. (Actually, these are also the 20 most-read posts on Parent.co ever, because we only launched the site in January.) We didn’t start...
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33 No-Tech, Super-Fun Activities to Keep Kids Busy on Winter Break
I’m watching my kid for a few days over winter break. I appreciate the opportunity for quality time with her – but I’m also wondering what, exactly, to do with all that quality time. It’s cold and gray...
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10 Big Ideas That Will Inspire and Challenge Parents in 2016
In parenting news, 2015 was all about free-range kids, Scandinavian child rearing, and screen-time flamewars. 2016 will be all about the rise of millennial parents, caregiver rights, and the positive...
View ArticleCracked – Yes, Cracked – Has Good Parenting Advice About Over Sharing On...
TLDR; Just use Notabli. “How ‘Sharenting’ Is Secretly Ruining Children’s Future” via Cracked.com The post Cracked – Yes, Cracked – Has Good Parenting Advice About Over Sharing On Social Media appeared...
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12 Tips to Help You Put Your Phone Away In Front of Your Kid
Parents don’t need more guilt. That’s not what this article is about. We know we shouldn’t spend too much time on our smartphones in front of our kids. We’ve read articles like “For The Children’s...
View ArticleStudy Shows That Women With More Kids Might Live Longer. (What?)
If you’re a woman who wants to age more slowly, this study says you simply need to have more kids. Easy, right? Researchers suggest that the number of children born to a woman influences the rate at...
View ArticleYour Toddler’s Weight Might Be Affected By Their Exposure to Artificial Light
The timing, intensity and duration of exposure to both artificial and natural light have acute biological effects in mammals. Light exposure plays a role in the weight of preschool children, a...
View ArticleComputer Tests Widen Writing Achievement Gap for Low-Income Kids
The Department of Education wants to move students to computerized assessments. They’re faster, easier and cheaper to grade than hand-written tests. However, as highlighted by Jill Barshay...
View ArticleiOS 9.3 Will Make It Easier to Read in Bed – And Still Fall Asleep
We’re looking forward to the free iOS 9.3 update for iPhone and iPad. Our favorite feature is Night Shift, which shifts colors in the display at night. Less eye strain, and less blue light – which...
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Guilty of Sharenting? You’re Not Alone
New parents love social media, especially on mobile devices. They (we) use it for entertainment, to keep up with friends and family, to shop, and for research. New parents use social media pretty much...
View ArticleNew Study Shows That People in Their 40s Are Happiest
A number of studies have claimed that happiness declines from the early 20s to middle age (40 to 60). That low point is known, of course, as the “mid-life crisis.” Well, maybe it’s all a myth. New...
View ArticleStudy Shows How Memory is Critical to Pre-Schooler’s Long-Term Success
In a new article, the authors offer suggestions for how parents can help pre-schoolers improve their memory. This is important because research shows that preschoolers who score lower on a memory task...
View ArticleYou Should Avoid Using Teflon Around Kids, Because Science
TLDR; Teflon products manufactured before 2015 contain a chemical called C8, which is a known toxin that’s readily absorbed by the body. For family health, it’s smart to reduce exposure to Teflon...
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Books to Inspire Kids in 2016
Resolution: Learn something new every day. My Weird but True! Fact-a-Day Fun Journal (National Geographic Kids, 2014) This collection of strange facts and little-known holidays will make learning a...
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Study: Teens Who Stand at Desks Have Sharper Minds in School
Get up, stand up. A new study finds that high school freshman who use stand-up desks perform better on tests of executive function and memory. As reported in ScienceDaily, “these skills are directly...
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Pregnant Travelers Need to Know About Zika Virus
The CDC is considering a travel warning for countries where Zika virus is circulating. It appears that Zika may be causing a birth defect called microcephaly: babies born with small heads and severe...
View ArticleHow MLK’s Parents Nurtured His Mind, Faith and Courage
“I guess the influence of my father also had a great deal to do with my going in the ministry. This is not to say that he ever spoke to me in terms of being a minister, but that my admiration for him...
View ArticleStudy: Teen Slang Isn’t Ruining Language IRL
Think it’s obvi that teens are destroying language with all their slang and internet acronyms? JSYK, according to new research, that assumption is old AF. What I’m trying to say is that new linguistics...
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Digital Distraction: Many Students Spend Two-Thirds of School Year Texting &...
College students in a recent study said that they spent 20 percent of classroom time using smartphones and digital devices for activities unrelated to class. Nearly 11 percent said they spent more than...
View ArticleChildren are untroubled by divorce if parents share care
Children who spend time with each of their divorced parents are no more likely to suffer from mental health problems than children of parents who remain together, Swedish researchers say. More than...
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