Moms Who Think

1 day ago | momswhothink.com | Lianna Tedesco

Literacy is one of the most important skills for children to learn, but many are falling behind. A found that approximately 40% of children in the U.S. are unable to read at their grade level. This number varied based on several factors, including the state, age level, and income group. But it isn't just reading skills that are at an all-time low – it's also the level of enjoyment kids get from reading.

3 days ago | momswhothink.com | Johanna Kennelly Ullman

You've noticed that familiar glow on your child's face as they hunch over a screen, in a trance, almost transforming into a zombie. They can't process what you're saying, or worse, they barely acknowledge you. And if you attempt to take the device away? Well, you're probably greeted with a meltdown, some eye-rolls, and maybe even a protest that feels way more intense than it needs to be. It feels like a losing battle.

5 days ago | momswhothink.com | Johanna Kennelly Ullman

Any parent of multiple children knows that siblings don’t always get along. While there are a lot of factors (like age difference, birth order, or temperament) that can determine whether siblings are usually friends or foes, there are also some things you can do as a parent to help them treat each other well.

1 week ago | momswhothink.com | Jennifer Parris

As a parent, you send your child off to school with the hope that they’ll form strong friendships and, of course, get a good education, too. And for a while, things are great—your child has a bestie they do everything with, and they’re getting all A’s in their classes. Then one day, you notice that your child hasn’t been acting the same; they’re sullen, angry, and want to be alone. So what’s causing the shift? Relational aggression might be the reason.

1 week ago | momswhothink.com | Lianna Tedesco

Summer vacation lasts roughly ten weeks. During that time, many kids experience a skill regression called the “summer slide.” Essential subjects like math and science are often the first to be forgotten, but students can also forget other skills, like English, due to a lack of repetition. While summer vacation is a necessary reset, it doesn't mean learning must end abruptly.