Parenting

This essay was shared by writer Jason Prokowiew, and first appeared on Cognoscenti, WBUR's ideas and opinion section.  My husband, Dave, tells a story of his high school bullies littering his front lawn in the dark of night with the remnants of Friday night...

Psychologist Dr. Tracy Brenner, “The Camp Counselor,” is working with Maine Camp Experience on the topic of mental health in a camp-related context. She is incredibly excited to support camps, campers, camp staff, and parents to promote social emotional development,...

  We all want to be present with our kids—but some days, nothing can be tougher. You’ve probably read about ways to stop looking at your phone. And while putting your phone away (and having your kids do the same) is a big part of being present, we are sharing...

It’s the season of ghosts and goblins and we are thrilled to share our list of brand-new picture books along with some timeless favorites that are…

This story was contributed by Harvey Karp, M.D.  For so many kids, back-to-school season is full of excitement! They get to pick out a new lunchbox or backpack, see old friends, play at recess, and return to a more predictable routine. The truth is: While children...

  Gentle parenting is a popular parenting ideology, focusing on empathy and respect and doing away with punishment and yelling. What we've learned from our mom friends and social media, though, is two things—gentle parenting can mean different things to different...

In this day and age, expecting your kids to never lay eyes on a screen is probably unrealistic. Many schools are even incorporating them into the curriculum. But research shows that kids under 8 are using mobile devices more than 2 hours a day (despite the...

We all know that teachers have a lasting impact. The right person will inspire a student to uncover new interests and build confidence to build a pathway to a bright future. BIS Houston teachers come from all around the world, but they all share a belief that an inspired student will achieve amazing things!

Much like learning to swim or ski, it’s a heck of a lot easier to learn a second language when you’re young. But did you know the other benefits to growing up bilingual? “Learning a second language has lifelong benefits from cognitive to social to health,”...

Virtual schooling is a reality for at least the first month of school. It may also  be the right choice for some families even after in-person schooling becomes available. Yet virtual schooling comes with significant challenges. One popular option is to form a small...

“iWRITE Classes at Home,” Educational Programming for Houston-Area StudentsAiring on FOX 26-My20 on Thursdays at Noon (CST)Interactive writing lessons from iWRITE Founder & Children’s Author Melissa Williams Murphy on CH 20Houston, TX - April 14, 2020 —The iWRITE...