Parenting answers that work

2+ hour, 32+ min ago  (388+ words) I know it's said April showers bring May flowers, but we already have plenty of flowers in bloom where I live, and it's got me in the mood to knit some projects with flowers on them. Or at least talk…...

5+ hour, 52+ min ago  (736+ words) Parenting in the age of social media brings strange, unexpected trends. One such trend has recently caught attention: the "Jessica" hack. In viral vid....

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (799+ words) Here are the real-world scenarios and commentary that actually just might mean you are doing a great job after all'or that your kid is just being a kid, and often that they feel safe enough to be themselves with you....

5+ day, 21+ hour ago  (279+ words) The D2 ATX program provides Texas public colleges and universities with coaching, tools, and technical support to better identify and understand students who are also parents. By enhancing how institutions collect and use data on parenting students, the initiative aims to…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago  (1895+ words) Gentle parenting is about taking a child's emotions seriously while still holding clear limits. It means being responsive rather than reactive. It means helping kids understand what they feel and guiding them through it, instead of shutting it down or…...

6+ day, 4+ hour ago  (491+ words) Few forces are more powerful than a full-blown toddler tantrum. In those moments, when parents cycle through snacks, bribes, gentle-parenting scripts, and increasingly unhinged negotiations, all to no avail, it's understandable they'd try almost anything. Including, apparently, summoning a mysterious…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (646+ words) Posted April 12, 2026 | Reviewed by Gary Drevitch "Can you see the ways that external advice can exacerbate parental anxiety by creating unrealistic standards and fueling a sense of inadequacy? It isn't that it causes parental anxiety, per se, as parenting is…...

1+ day, 59+ min ago  (140+ words) These charming printable insects are ideal for including on your Spring paper crafting projects like scrapbook layouts, handmade greeting cards, book marks, planner pages, home decor prints and so much more. There are 6 different bugs, 2 butterflies, a moth, a bee,…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (374+ words) Ideas and resources This Mother's Day Cupcake Wrapper Flowers project is such a lovely little pick for parents, grandparents, and teachers who need a craft that feels special without turning the table into total chaos The project uses cupcake wrappers,…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (150+ words) Why we love it: A cute and easy crochet pocket chicken pattern with lots of personality, simple construction, and strong gift, Easter, and craft-stall appeal. The humble granny square has had quite the glow-up, and Granny Square Chic proves it's…...