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Preschoolers

Discover how to help your preschooler build emotional intelligence, self-regulation, friendships, confidence, and school readiness while navigating potty learning, sleep, and everyday challenges.

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Raise a Child Who Loves to Read

Research shows that reading to children and discussing the book as you read is the single best way to increase your child’s IQ. inspire a lasting love of reading.

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280 Conversation Starters to Really Know Your Child or Teen

280 questions organized by topic — values, family, friendship, dreams, and more — plus the 3 keys to conversations your child will actually open up in.

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Dear Dad: The Screen Talk Nobody's Having With You

Your child was fine twenty minutes ago. Now they're on the floor, screaming about a video game. This isn't a discipline problem — and there's something every dad needs to...

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Managing Your Own Separation Anxiety

A 12-step program for parents to develop goodbye rituals, honor your feelings, and help your child make a smooth adjustment to school.

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The Hidden Cost of Checking Your Phone

Even brief phone checks during time with your child affect their stress response and behavior. Here's what the studies actually say--and how to reconnect.

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Countdown To School-Ready

Back to school is always a big transition. This countdown will gently ease you and your family toward a happy first day of school. Here's your gameplan.

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Preparing Your Child for the New School Year

With a little bit of preparation and forethought you can enjoy the last weeks of summer and make those first weeks of school easier for everyone in your family.

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Preparing Your Child for Kindergarten

The things your child needs to know before kindergarten are all things that he or she can learn easily in the course of daily life. Here's how to make that...

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How to Turn Difficult Conversations Into Opportunities for Connection and Growth

Learn how to have difficult conversations with your child in ways that create emotional safety, build trust, and help them learn and grow.