Category Archives: Parenting Ideas

Anatomy of “No Time for Flash Cards” (Episode 98)

Psychologists speak with educator and mother, Allison McDonald, creator of No Time for Flash Cards.

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Parenting teens: 5 Bestsellers for Parents

Five bestselling parenting books, chosen by a psychologist.

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Talking to kids about sexuality

It’s natural for kids to be curious about sexuality. Here are some ideas to make a potentially difficult discussion easier.

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Getting With the Program: Sexuality Education in the 21st Century

Comprehensive sexuality education has helped bridge the divide in sex education. For most people, it is a reasonable middle ground.

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How kids fool their parents

It’s normal for kids to lie. Researchers have investigated how kids fool their parents and what to do about it.

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When dreams go bad: 5 Tips for Parents

Nightmares are a normal part of growing up, but parents can help kids to cope.

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Santa Claus, Part 3: Our favourite Santa stories

Some of our favourite children’s books featuring Santa Claus.

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Santa Claus, Part 2: Should You Teach "Santa Clausology"?

Is there evidence that teaching about Santa Claus can harm your kids?

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Memory, Part 4: Learning how to remember

There are lots of things we want our kids to remember, but there’s no “one size fits all” trick for memory. Here are some tools for parents to help them find the strategies that work best.

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Body Image, Part 1: How kids can learn to like their looks

Kids seem to be affected by body image messages at younger ages. Here are some ideas for parents.

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