parenting Archives - The Soccer Mom Blog

little girl with headphones on tablet; text overlay "Why Our Family Doesn't Limit Screen Time"

Why We Don’t Limit Screen Time

little girl looking up at camera; text overlay "Why Your Kids Need a Yes Day"

Why Your Kids Need a YES Day

little girl pouting; "3 Words Our Kids Can't Say"

Why My Kids Don’t Say “I Hate You”

teen girl ignoring mom; text overlay "How to Stop Tween Attitude"

What Your Tween’s Attitude REALLY Means (and How to Stop it)

woman teaching two girls to bake

Why We Need Home Economics Class

little girl picking toys off the floor; text overlay "Why You Shouldn't Clean Your Kid's Room for Them"

Why Making Kids Clean their Own Room Matters

mom kissing baby, text overlay "When you're sleep deprived mama, remember this"

When You’re Sleep Deprived Mama, Remember This

little girl giving baby doll a bottle

Teaching Empathy to Kids

Parents: Please Stop Sending Sick Kids to Class

Parents: Please Stop Sending Sick Kids to Class

How Music Affects the Brain in Children

How Music Affects the Brain in Children

Why We Said “NO Homework” After School!

Why We Said “NO Homework” After School!

A new study shows that diaper changing dads are one of the top things that women say makes them happiest in a marriage.

Study: Dads that Change Diapers have Happier Wives

Sleep Anxiety in Children – How to Help Kids Fall Asleep Better

Sleep Anxiety in Children – How to Help Kids Fall Asleep Better

Is "the village" truly a thing of the past? The role supportive communities play in our family life and well-being - and why we need to bring it back.

Bring Back the Village! (Because Moms Shouldn’t Do it All Alone)

The benefits of family dinner, and why experts say it's one of the most powerful tools parents have to raise healthy, happy, and successful kids.

5 Science-Backed Benefits of Family Dinner