From wrestling and tackling to getting launched into the pool, many kids love engaging in very physical types of play—and studies show that there are all kinds of surprising benefits that can come along with it. In fact, aggressive physical play between parents and kids actually results in less aggression in kids as they develop. [...] The post The surprising benefits of roughhousing with your kids appeared first on ParentsTogether.| ParentsTogether
Children get anxious just like adults do—our brains are wired to keep us safe from danger. Unfortunately, our brains often generate feelings of anxiety to warn us about things that only feel dangerous but aren’t actually a physical or existential threat, including things like embarrassment, failure, disappointing ourselves or someone we love, being away from [...] The post 9 phrases that might mean your child is feeling anxious but doesn’t know how to express it appeared first on Parent...| ParentsTogether
As the concern about too much time spent on smartphones and social media grows, an alternative trend is emerging — going back to landlines.| ParentsTogether
Is your kid showing signs of ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder) — or are they simply not getting enough sleep?| ParentsTogether
For parents, carers and teachers, it’s often tempting to base our thinking on a child’s development around what we understand as “normal.”| ParentsTogether
Here are a few fun ways to help your child practice math skills, without having to tell them they’re practicing math skills!| ParentsTogether
The Literacy Academy Collective (LAC) is a nonprofit focused on supporting specialty public schools to help students with dyslexia succeed.| ParentsTogether
