Tag: parenting
When parents know about STEM, kids do too
If parents know more about the importance of STEM, their kids tend to make STEM-related choices and hone STEM-related abilities more.
Fathers should communicate warmth, acceptance
A father who shows interest in a son's or daughter's school life can have a positive influence on how well that child does in school.
Bedtime (math) stories can bolster student gains
Adding math talk to story time at home is a winning equation for children's math achievement, even for math-anxious parents.
When you're in high school & a new baby comes
Having a new baby brother or sister when you're in high school or middle school can present challenges for teenagers and parents.
Coming to our senses about 'free range' kids
Md. authorities won't interfere or detain (imprison) free range kids anymore, thanks to new guidelines from the Dept of Human Resources.
Parents feel guilty about cellphone use
Parents of young kids often feel guilty that they don't control their cellphone use during trips to the playground. Phones take their attention away.
Fla. 4-year-old missing from her bed. Abduction?
A 4-year-old girl is missing in Florida, and police are interviewing people in her life to find out what may have happened.