Most parents think lifting weights is dangerous for children. Twenty years of paediatric consensus disagree, and the reason has more to do with the nervous system than with muscle.
Parents are told that writing by hand is vital for their child's growing brain, and that screens are eroding it. We sort the viral headlines from the solid evidence, and find the real benefit belongs to one group above all: children still learning their letters.
Your child's fussiness for food is mostly inherited, and most of the things parents try in order to fix it make it worse. Find out why young children refuse food, why it is rarely a parent's fault, and the unglamorous method that genuinely changes how they eat.
This is the full collection from The Inquisitive Parent. Instead of following social media trends, we look at the science to find what actually works for families.
From how children develop to practical insights on digital habits, school behavior, and social play, we provide the data you need to understand your child’s world. This library puts the research in one place, giving you the facts you need to help your child thrive.
"I'm bored!" Don't panic. New research reveals boredom isn't a problem to fix - it's essential for your child's brain. Discover why resisting the urge to entertain is the key to building their creativity and resilience.
Strict digital rules protect young children, but research shows that for older teenagers, they often backfire. Shifting from a role where you control access to one where you offer advice builds the internal skills children need to navigate the internet safely when you are not there.
Does your child try to "train" their apps, content and social media feeds. Understand why they do it and help your child turn digital myths into media literacy.
