Fathers whose own dads were highly nurturing tend to have healthier levels of competition and be more emotionally open.
Help Your Kids Break Out of Their Pandemic Bubble and Transition Back to Being With Others
After a year of isolation and empty social schedules, some kids might be anxious about interacting outside again. Psychology experts provide tips to ease the transition.
The Pygmalion Effect: Or, A Failure to Parent
Ben Tanzer continues his explorations and ruminations on the subject of “failure.” In “The Pygmalion Effect,” Tanzer looks at feelings of failure as a parent.
When Can Kids Get the COVID-19 Vaccine? A Pediatrician Answers 5 Questions Parents Are Asking
Parents and teachers want to know whether kids will be vaccinated against COVID-19 in time for the fall school semester. Dr. James Wood explains what doctors know today.
10 Parenting Strategies To Reduce Your Kids’ Pandemic Stress
Parents can take a page from psychological research on trauma and recovery to help kids struggling with pandemic life.
You Mothers: Looking Back at the Great Huggies War of 2019
We mothers have a lot of opinions. However, it was the level of complaint aimed at the poor PR people of Huggies that makes me think we’ve entirely lost the plot.
Parenting Advice: Let Go
My oldest son recently asked me for the best parenting advice I had. I told him to not overthink it. And when in doubt, do nothing.
Good News! Swearing In Front of Your Kids Is Fine, Science Says So
According to the musings of one cunning linguist, it’s totally fine to swear around your children.
Painted Ladies, Snowcapped San Bernardino, and Super Blooms: Musings Upon My Father’s Passing
Patrick A. Howell shares his thoughts following the recent passing of his father, takes in the changes around him, and thinks about moving forward.
When the Giants Depart This Realm: A Eulogy
Patrick A. Howell eulogizes the recent passing of his father, a wonderful and great man who continues to parent, teach, and provide strength.