More Small Humans - Page 6
Games and apps to rely on when you really need a quiet kid
Like dinner at a restaurant or on a plane ride.
A cheat sheet for researching a video game your kid wants to play
Move your family game discussions away from a reflexive “no” and toward a nuanced understanding.
By Lisa A. Goldstein
What kids need to be taught about mental health in schools
Here's what young people and kids should know.
The skills kids need to avoid getting fooled by fake news
Start early. Be open, and remember that these are skills that are learned.
By Diane Shipley
Meet Aaron Gouveia, the dad who defended son's nail polish in viral Twitter thread
Boys can wear nail polish, too.
How to tell if you're a 'Lawnmower Parent' and what to do about it
Have you worked really hard to remove obstacles from your kid's path? We have bad news for you.
By Sarah Cottrell
4 apps that help introduce kids to mindfulness and emotional maturity — Optimize That
Kids need peace of mind too.
By Lacey Smith
10 podcasts for budding audiophiles and their parents
Because you can't exactly stream 'Serial' or 'Dear John' during family dinner prep.
If you want to get pregnant, don't trust an app
Period-tracking apps usually have fertility predictions, but are they reliable?
By Diane Shipley
Why you should give kids toys that look like them
Helping children understand the diversity and complexity of their world starts with toys we give them.
Setting digital boundaries for your kids doesn't have to be a headache — Optimize That
The internet doesn't have to be a scary place.
By Lacey Smith
Wild parenting advice from the first man to win a paternity leave suit
Of course, your job would be much easier if your child was a baby porcupine.
By Jerry Cammarata
Real life vs. online life: For kids, is there a difference?
Experts on child development and technology say that’s not the right question to ask.
By Sarah Lindenfeld Hall
11 baby sleep gadgets to try if you're feeling really tired and desperate
Sometimes the deep desire to try *something, anything* wins out and you fire up Amazon looking for a solution.
By Claire Gillespie
First comes the baby, then comes the startup
These parents channeled their frustrations in the manner they knew best – by launching a startup.
By Shannon Shelton Miller
4 toys to give kids a head start in STEM without screen time
You don’t have to go all-out with flashy electronics to provide your kids with a firm understanding of coding.
By Rachel Murphy
4 sleek charging stations that hide your phone to keep your family off their tech — Optimize That
An easy way to help your family disconnect.
By Lacey Smith
Shh...my son doesn't play 'Fortnite'
Want to stop conversation? Tell a group of middle school parents your child doesn’t play Fortnite.
By Beth Swanson
10 apps to help kids control their emotions
Introduce your child to a world of calm, mindfulness, and emotional maturity.
By Claire Gillespie
Why I'm in no hurry to have Rosie from 'The Jetsons'
A new wave of technology has arrived and continues to develop rapidly. What will it mean to be a mother in ten more years?
3 things you can do to stop student lunch shaming
Take these simple steps if you want to stop the harmful cycle of shaming kids for school lunch debt.
