Tag: kids behavior
How to Talk to Another Parent About Their Child’s Behavior Problems
You're not trying to be a tattletale, but sometimes you have to approach a fellow parent about her kid. Here are some tips on how to talk to another parent about their child's behavior.
Toddler Body Rocking: What It Looks Like and How to Address...
Notice your toddler body rocking? He or she isn't alone! Here's why 'body rocking' is typical in toddlers and what parents can do to address it.
Handling Kids’ Behavior During the Coronavirus Pandemic
What do you do when kids act up out of fear and frustration during a world pandemic? The American Academy of Pediatrics offers these coronavirus tips.
Sorry, Alexa: Kids Just Don’t Trust You
A new study sheds light on the sources of information children trust most. Find out why kids don't trust Alexa along with five other things kids don't trust.
Owning Bad Behavior When Our Kids Act Up
Metro Parent's editor-in-chief talks about an incident with a friend's child and how it relates to December's cover store about owning bad behavior when kids act up.
Sharecations: Vacations with Friends
Coordinate your family getaway with some pals, share expenses and experiences. But read this primer, first!
ADHD Today: Untangling Myths and Offering Strategies
It's a well-known childhood issue – and carries a history of stigma. Luckily, our understanding of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder has really grown up. Here's a closer local look at ADHD.
Metro Parent's 2011 Mom Approved Docs
Local parents chose the top pediatricians, kids' dentist and other family doctors in southeastern Michigan. See who made the list – and read comments from local moms and dads!
25 Years of Parenting: A Look Back and Ahead
We've come a long way since 1986! On our 25th anniversary in 2011, Metro Parent looked at how family philosophies, models, discipline trends, worries and more have evolved.