Happiness is important to us, and most parents report that they want their children to be happy. Despite the desire and effort, only about a third of American’s report that they’re happy. This may not be terribly surprising, given our confusion about happiness.Περισσότερα

Charities say parental guidance about scary-doll challenges may have worsened issue.
A private company that provides schools with internet safety material has insisted it behaved responsibility by issuing factsheets on the Momo challenge hoax, despite concerns it may have exacerbated the panic surrounding the issue.More

While it’s clearly important to supervise your children’s diet, the trick is to be as covert about it as possible.
Preschool children are notoriously picky eaters. I am surprised that no one has written a follow up to Go the Fuck to Sleep entitled Shut Up and Eat your Effing Dinner, you Ungrateful Little Parasite. More

For years it was thought that teaching foreign languages to children as young as three was futile. Research findings indicate quite the opposite.
There are incredible psychological benefits of learning another language. These benefits extend way beyond being able to order a cup of tea abroad. More

Your teenager has a science project due. He hates science. He hates projects (as do you). Do you:
A. Set deadlines for him, get the necessary materials, lay them out on the table with some homemade chocolate chip cookies
B. Ask your neighbor who is a renowned chemist to stop by and wax poetic about the joys of the periodic table
C. Hide and pray.More

Hypocritical parenting, or what? Tidy your bedroom, do your homework, stop making so much noise – and get offline! If you’ve not said at least one of these in the past 24 hours, are you even a parent?More

It is important to distinguish between rude, mean and bullying so that teachers, school administrators, police, youth workers, parents and kids all know what to pay attention to and when to intervene.More

By buying into the idea that getting into an elite school equals success, we may overlook another essential component of a great education. More