Do What Kids Do
The Cupped-Hand Trick for a Loosening Cough
July 25, 2026
A gentle back-pat routine can help loosen mucus so a cough does its job more easily.
Naming the Storm Inside Quiets It Down
July 17, 2026
Putting feelings into words calms the brain's alarm system — here's why 'I feel stormy inside' works better than 'calm down.'
The Words Aren't Theirs Unless They Keep Them
July 17, 2026
Kids can learn to mentally set unkind words aside instead of carrying them — here's a simple script to try.
The afternoon Meltdown Is a Battery, Not Bad Behavior
July 17, 2026
That after-school crash isn't defiance — it's a depleted brain. Here's why refueling comes before anything else.
Say It Straight: Statements Beat Questions
July 17, 2026
"Tie your shoes, okay?" sounds kind — but to a young child, it sounds optional. Here's why clear beats polite.
That 'Get Rid of the Baby' Line, Decoded
July 17, 2026
A toddler's blunt reaction to a new sibling isn't meanness — it's their whole worldview getting rearranged overnight.