Parenting Archives

Growth Mindset for Kids: Parenting the Right Way

Although you may not be conscious of them, you have powerful beliefs that affect what you want and whether you get it. In Mindset, psychologist and researcher Carol S. Dweck argues that one belief in particular can determine the course of much of your life, starting as early as your preschool years. It’s important that parents and teachers prioritize a growth mindset for kids. We’ll cover the characteristics of a growth mindset for kids, why it’s important, and how to cultivate it in this complete guide.

Praising Children, the Right Way (Most Do It the Wrong Way)

As parents, we want to praise our kids, but is praising children doing more harm than good? We’ll cover the negative consequences of praising children and discuss how to praise a child in a way that encourages a growth mindset rather than a fixed one.

Growth Mindset for Parents: Raise Caring, Successful Kids

Parents want to help their kids to succeed in school and life, yet their comments, actions and attempts to be helpful often send the wrong message. What’s the secret to developing a growth mindset for parents? We’ll cover what a growth mindset for parents is, how to have one, and how to convey it to your kids so they have growth mindsets, too.

What Happens After Giving Birth? 4 Recommendations

Congratulations! You’ve gone through labor, and the baby’s out! After giving birth, there are just 4 more things to know about to keep your baby healthy and free of issues.

Expecting Better Fish Chart: Fish to Eat When Pregnant

Which fish are best for you to eat during pregnancy? In Expecting Better, Emily Oster covers the best fish while pregnant, from best to worst.

Chances of Getting Pregnant by Age Chart

How easy is it to get pregnant at age 30? Age 35? Age 40 or 45? We’ve got the data here on your chances of conception at each age, along with charts showing the data. Contrary to what you learned in high school health class, it’s not that easy to get pregnant. Female fertility peaks in your teens, then decreases gradually from then on, until falling off a cliff around age 45.

Smoking While Pregnant: How Much Is OK?

While you may be a habitual smoker, pregnancy is a special time when smoking will affect the fetus. How much smoking is OK while pregnant? And what are the risks of smoking during pregnancy?

What Are the Chances of Conceiving on Ovulation Day?

What are your chances of getting pregnant, depending on the day that you ovulate? The good news is, your chances of getting pregnant are pretty good, ranging from 10 to 35%, depending on when you try conceiving relative to your ovulation day. However, outside of a range of days, you have 0% chance of getting pregnant. We’ll cover how ovulation works, your specific chances of conception before ovulation, and why the chance of getting pregnant varies so much.

Genetic Testing During Pregnancy: The 3 Methods

Does it make sense for you to undergo genetic prenatal testing? What are the different ways you can do this, and what are their pros and cons? Learn the three methods of genetic testing here.

Best Fish for Pregnancy: Ranked Best to Worst

You’ve heard that fish is good during pregnancy. But are all fish created equal? Which are the best fish for pregnancy? Is tuna good, or is it harmful? Learn all about eating fish while pregnancy here.