Preschoolers

Your game plan for helping a preschooler learn to cooperate, go to bed easily, avoid potty accidents and talk instead of hitting or tantrumming.

Teaching Kids To Share

We all want our children to be generous. But that isn't what they learn from forced sharing. Try self-regulated turns, which also strengthens sibling bonds.

Can Your Child Trust You?

Kids don't just say things like "I'm considering cheating on the test" or "I'm bulimic." Parents have to earn that kind of trust. And here's how.

When Kids Have Big Questions about Sex, Power, or Violence

Is Roblox Safe for Kids? What Parents Need to Know

Want Your Child To Talk To You? Learn to Listen!

Parents often ask what they can say to get their child talking. The secret isn't about what you say. It's about how you listen.

Empathetic Limits in Action: Leaving the Playground

If you're struggling to set limits that get your child cooperating, here's your script.

7 Powerful Ways to Help Kids Develop Social Intelligence Skills Every Day

Next time there's a problem between your children, you don't need to sigh and wish it wasn't happening. You can welcome it as a teachable moment!

280 Conversation Starters to Really Know Your Child (By Age & Topic)

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

How to Prepare Your Child for the New Baby

If you're pregnant and have another child (or two), here are some tips to reduce sibling rivalry and foster a close sibling bond right from the start.