Helping families navigate the digital world with connection, skills, and confidence The digital world is now woven into every aspect of our children’s lives—schoolwork, friendships, entertainment, and identity. The internet is both an incredible resource and a complex environment for kids and teens. It offers connection,...
The Simple, Research-Backed Route to a Happier Year: Contribution Boosts Happiness As we step into 2026, many of us are thinking about resolutions—eat healthier, exercise more, spend less time on screens. But what if the key to a happier, more meaningful year isn’t about what you...
Choosing holiday gifts for kids doesn’t have to be overwhelming — especially when you know what actually supports their development. This Developmental Toy Gift Guide brings together fun, age-appropriate, research-backed toy recommendations tied directly to the skills we reinforce in The First Five Years, Active...
The holiday season, with its twinkling lights and festive gatherings, is often described as the most wonderful time of the year. Yet, for parents, it can quickly become the most stressful time of the year. Between managing travel, gift shopping, school breaks, and a packed...
Dear Head Start Educators, This year marks a remarkable milestone: 60 years of the Head Start program. Since its founding in 1965, Head Start has touched the lives of more than 40 million children and families. From its earliest days as part of the War on...
October is Head Start Awareness Month! It's a vital time to reaffirm our commitment to preparing our youngest learners for success and Head Start readiness. Head Start is the gold standard for promoting comprehensive child development. But the real challenge for administrators and educators lies...
September is National Preparedness Month—a time to reflect on how ready our families are to handle the unexpected. Whether it’s a natural disaster, a power outage, or even a family emergency, children look to the adults in their lives for reassurance and direction. As Parent...
In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it's easy for quality time with our children to take a backseat. Yet, one of the most powerful tenets of Active Parenting is "Every Day a Little Play!" This simple phrase encapsulates a profound truth: consistent, age-appropriate...
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Jonathan Haidt's Anxious Generation has certainly sparked important conversations about the well-being of our teens in today's digital world, and we at Active Parenting have been following the discussions with great interest, particularly concerning the role of Active Parenting in the Digital Age. While the...
