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5 Books That Will Change How You Think About Screens

In the early 2000s, public health officials faced a stubborn problem: teen smoking rates weren’t dropping fast enough. Traditional messages

The Secret Curriculum: What Matters More Than School This Year

Parentotheca’s Newsletter Learn. Parent. Grow.​​Issue #4 – August 2025 ???? Hello Friends This morning I waved my kids off at

Parenting in the Age of Fear: How to Overcome Anxiety and Let Kids Be Kids

“Hi, my name is Irina, and I feel quite anxious about letting my 10-year-old walk by himself to school.“ That

How Agile Family Meetings Help Us Be a Better Family

Experts suggest that having Family Meetings for just 20 to 30 minutes each week can help families stay connected, work

The Power of The Morning Checklists – How My Three Kids Get Ready in 15 Minutes Every Morning

When you have to get three little kids out the door on time in the morning, it’s really hard to

How to Help Children Overcome a Fear of Monsters Under the Bed

One night last week, we had an unexpected visitor in our bedroom. The intruder slid between the sheets, hugged me

11 Ideas On How To Bring More Free Play Into Your Child’s Life

When children know how to play independently, it’s pure bliss for everyone. Parents finally get a momentary escape from their

4 Reasons Why Our Children Play Less Now (And The Scary Consequences You Didn’t Think About)

While there is strong evidence that free play, especially outdoor activity, is widely beneficial for children’s development and well-being, the

The Gift We All Have Inside – What You, Your Child and Elite Performers Have In Common?

Often we think that elite performers and experts are naturally gifted. They were born with “something a little extra”. And

The Hard Thing Rule – How To Develop Grit

When it comes to success, there are more critical factors than IQ and talent. In fact, according to one of