GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA)—Encouraging kids to put down their phones and hang out can be challenging if it’s not done properly. Doctors say setting a good example is a good place to start. As part of our ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Image via Getty Images Participating in sports at school has numerous benefits for kids. In addition to improved physical fitness, ...

Motivating kids to do schoolwork was hard enough in pre-pandemic times. No matter how skilled the teacher, and how clever the lesson plans, most kids would find at least some academic work utter ...

One of the most common questions I receive revolves around the theme of motivation. Parents often ask how to motivate kids when they don’t want to do something; usually, it’s a responsibility. However ...

Rick Ferkel placed his hands on top of a table in his office. Think of how the four legs work together to keep the table up, he said. We need to do the same when it comes to exercise, he said. And it ...

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – It’s Parenting Connection Tuesday, and 6 News is here for you with tips, strategies, and helpful reminders from child development experts on how we can be better parents and ...

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We are tired of nagging our children to do their homework. Do you have any suggestions about how to turn things around? Is giving rewards a good idea? — New Approach Few children are happy to do their ...