Legislation for Online Safety for Kids Faces Obstacles

A child sitting on her bedroom floor recording a video on her phone for social media

What’s the holdup over legislation to bolster child safety online? What concerns do tech giants have about potential legislation? Despite growing outrage over tech giants’ failure to address child exploitation on social media platforms, federal legislation to tackle the issue has stalled in the US Senate for years. The delay has been caused by tech lobbyists, competing legislative priorities, and the challenge of balancing parental concerns with children’s rights. Below we’ll dive into what the opponents and advocates of legislation for online safety for kids say.

Becoming First-Time Parents: How to Support Your Family

A woman becoming a first time parent as she holds her pregnant belly while lying down.

How can you make the process of becoming first-time parents easier? What does it take to support your marriage after the addition of a child? When becoming first-time parents, you should think about how you’re going to distribute household labor and how you can support both each other’s needs and the needs of a new child. Sometimes marriages decline when a new child is introduced due to a lack of investment in the marriage. Read on for advice on how to navigate becoming parents in a way that is healthy for your family.

Mel Robbins on House Cleaning Guilt and Expectations

A stressed woman sitting on the ground of a messy house.

What advice do Mel Robbins and KC David give to those who are overwhelmed with housework? What pressures does society put on women? In a recent episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast, Robbins and guest KC Davis discuss the guilt associated with incomplete housework. They also share tips for countering societal standards. Keep reading for Mel Robbins’ house cleaning tips.

How the Caregiver-Infant Interaction Teaches Coping Skills

How the Caregiver-Infant Interaction Teaches Coping Skills

What effect does the caregiver-infant interaction have on a child? What’s the role of the caregiver in supporting infant development? Caregiver-infant interaction is the primary way that an infant learns how to handle stress, and good interactions lay the foundation for healthy coping skills later on in life. Understanding how this works can make you a better caregiver. Discover how caregiver-infant interaction impacts an infant’s experience of stress and comfort.

The Consequences of Infant Neglect and Lack of Physical Affection

The Consequences of Infant Neglect and Lack of Physical Affection

What are the consequences of infant neglect? How does a lack of physical affection impact development? Infant neglect, such as the deprivation of touch, prevents a baby from developing a healthy stress response system and can even stunt physical development. Understanding how this works gives you great insight into a baby’s needs. Learn from this case study about the importance of physical touch and care for infants.

The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read by Philippa Perry

The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read by Philippa Perry

Do you want to cultivate a healthy relationship with your child? Do you wish you had the tools to understand them better? The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read by Philippa Perry offers guidance for strengthening your bonds with your child and raising an emotionally secure individual. Perry argues that you can improve your parent-child relationship no matter your child’s age. Continue reading for an overview of this book that your child will be glad you read.

How to Deal With a Crying Baby: When Should You Respond?

How to Deal With a Crying Baby: When Should You Respond?

Do you feel guilty when you just let your baby cry? Do you feel guilty when you respond every time? Sometimes it seems like you can’t win in parenting, and crying babies are a well-traveled battlefield. It’s hard to know what to do when you feel guilty regardless, and conflicting advice doesn’t help. Mother and psychotherapist Philippa Perry weighs in on the debate with an opinion rooted in attachment theory. Read more for Perry’s advice on how to deal with a crying baby.

Secure Attachment Parenting: Give Your Child a Healthy Start

Secure Attachment Parenting: Give Your Child a Healthy Start

Why do some people find it hard to trust others? How early in life are this ability and its related skills formed? Psychotherapist and mother Philippa Perry argues that an important aspect of developing a strong, lifelong parent-child bond is helping your child form the right attachment style. It’s also the way to equip your child to form healthy relationships with others throughout their life. Keep reading to learn how to practice secure attachment parenting by providing consistent care from the start.

How Emotion-Coaching Parents Help Kids Develop Their EQ

How Emotion-Coaching Parents Help Kids Develop Their EQ

What’s your child’s emotional intelligence (EQ)? What’s your role in helping them develop their emotional skills? As a parent, it’s your privilege and responsibility to teach your child how to understand, regulate, and express their emotions in a healthy way. If you’d like to join the ranks of effective emotion-coaching parents, Philippa Perry offers practical advice in her book The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read. Continue reading to learn how to foster your child’s emotional development by coaching them in acknowledging and naming their feelings.

Should Parents Apologize to Their Kids When They Mess Up?

Should Parents Apologize to Their Kids When They Mess Up?

Should parents apologize when they make mistakes? If so, how? What difference does it make for your children? As a parent, you’re the top role model for your kids. While you’d like to be perfect, you’re not. You might want your kids to think you’re perfect, but that sort of unrealistic perspective harms them more than it helps them. Read more to learn why it’s important for you and your children that you own up to your mistakes and make amends.