This is why free-play is more valuable than extracurricular activities parentingfromtheheartblog.com It's tempting to over-schedule our kids to give them as many opportunities as possible. But, free-play is more valuable than extracurricular activities....

What parents get wrong about childhood 'milestones' bbc.com Developmental milestones are an important medical tool – but is our obsession with them causing unintended harm?...

Dominate Your Kid’s Next ‘Sugar Rush’ Before It Starts lifehacker.com No, sugar doesn't cause hyper behavior—but your child does often act differently after consuming a bunch of sweets....

Katie Couric recalls the moment Princess Diana asked her for parenting advice businessinsider.in "How do you keep your children from watching too much telly?" Princess Diana asked Katie Couric. "I'm having a terrible time with William and Harry."...

This 'gentle parenting' guru gives her tips for raising confident kids cnbc.com Having a relationship with your child based on empathy and mutual respect, also known as "gentle parenting," can make them more confident, says one author.  ...