As my 4-year-old son and I set off to explore the natural sounds of our neighborhood at night, I reminded myself to be more like a butterfly flitting behind him and less like a hovering helicopter.

Responsibility is another of the lessons the most successful kids learn from their parents. Why? Because it teaches kids ...

One of the fun parts about parenting is seeing your kids “get” something. From reading to tying shoes to…whatever, that look they get in their eyes once they realize that they can do something is ...

A new radio show and podcast for kids aged 5-12 that brings together stories as varied as the world around us. Join WHYY’s John Sheehan for an hour of discovery on Kids Listening Hour, a new radio ...

Listening helps children harness the skills they need to become strong readers, so why aren’t we teaching how to listen in schools? Listening will make you successful no matter who you are or what you ...

In the fast paced, solution driven world we live in, parents often feel an invisible pressure to fix everything for their ...

Young students are struggling with fine motor skills, like using scissors and pencils, and social-emotional capabilities, such as following instructions and sharing, teachers report. Strong majorities ...

Spotify is expanding the capabilities of its parental controls on its Spotify Kids app, aimed at children ages 3 and up on a parent’s Spotify Premium Family plan. Before, parents could only select ...