- EXECUTIVE FUNCTION: Our blog post detailing what executive function is and how parents can support its development.
- HOW MICROMANAGING IS MAKING YOUR CHILD SICK: An excellent article about the harms of micromanaging and how to shift away from it.
- THE WORKING PARENT PROJECT: Help for parents during the pandemic.
- PEACEFUL PARENTING: An insightful interview with bestselling author Dr. Laura Markham.
- OVERCOMING PERFECTIONISM: Our own Chris Loper interviewed for the Wreck Your Perfection podcast.
- PARENTING GUIDES FROM BOYS TOWN: A collection of useful literature for parents on a variety of topics.
- HOW TO RAISE SUCCESSFUL CHILDREN WITHOUT OVERPARENTING: A fantastic TED Talk from Julie Lythcott-Haims, author of How to Raise an Adult: Break Free of the Overparenting Trap and Prepare Your Kid for Success
- PARENTING STYLES: A blog post about the three main parenting styles and which is best.
- TALKING WITH YOUR CHILDREN ABOUT SCHOOL: A blog post on effective communication about academics.
- 10 WAYS TO INSTILL A LOVE OF LEARNING IN YOUR CHILDREN: A great blog post from author Ryan Holiday.
- TEACHING VS COACHING: A blog post from Greg describing how to approach helping your children with their schoolwork.
- DRIVE BY DAN PINK: A brief video exploring motivation and rewards.
- EXECUTIVE FUNCTION RESOURCES: From the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University.
- MORE EXECUTIVE FUNCTION RESOURCES: From the Child Mind Institute.
- SUSAN STIFFELMAN: The homepage of a world-renowned parenting expert.
- BRENE BROWN: Free downloadable posters on whole-hearted parenting.
- DEVELOPING THE RIGHT KIND OF SELF-ESTEEM: A blog post on supporting the development of healthy self-esteem.
- THE POWER OF LEADING BY EXAMPLE: A blog post on the importance of modeling the behaviors you’d like to see in your children.
- SELF-IMPROVEMENT RESOURCES: BecomingBetter.org’s collection of self-improvement books, articles, podcasts, and courses.
- GRIT BY ANGELA DUCKWORTH: A brief video exploring the concept of “grit” and how parents can support the growth of grit in their children.
- GROWTH MINDSET: A blog post exploring this foundational concept of parenting for academic success.
- BRAIN HEALTH: A blog post looking at the importance of keeping the brain physically healthy.
- FOLATE, GENETICS, & ADHD: There is an affordable gene-test and a cheap supplement that may help with ADHD.
- SCREEN ADDICTION: 7 ways to help with your child’s screen addiction.
- A PSA ABOUT TEENS AND SMARTPHONES: Atlantic article with an important message.
- THE PATH TO PURPOSE BY WILLIAM DAMON: A brief video about helping teens find their path in life.
- SUPPLIES LIST (pdf): Create and stock a home study space that supports learning at home.
- BOOKS: For more depth, please check out the Parenting section of our Books page.
- NWES BLOG: And be sure to explore the Parenting category of our blog!