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Why does giving feels so good for both kids and parents? Giving isn’t just about presents— generosity changes the brain! Learn how to make the most out of this season and how gift-giving helps kids develop empathy, gratitude,...

Be honest — have you ever wanted to shove your partner (or maybe even your kid) because they were snoring?We love our sleep, and nothing ruins it faster than the sound of a tiny chainsaw buzzing in the next bed. But when that snore is coming …

Is your child’s snoring just a funny nighttime sound—or a sign of something more? Learn why kids snore, why mouth breathing and restless sleep aren’t just quirks, and how snoring can affect behavior, focus, and even facial g...

Want to make mealtime healthier and yummier? You know that avocado oil, fish, and kale are packed with nutrients—but getting kids to actually eat them? That’s the tricky part! In this encore episode, Chef Kelly Senyei reveals...

If your child has suddenly slipped into baby talk—“me want snack,” “carry meee”—you’re not alone. Baby talk is incredibly common, and in most cases, it’s a short-lived, harmless phase. But when it goes…

Every parent has had that moment—the one where your calm, reasonable adult brain gets hijacked by a tiny human in a dinosaur T-shirt. Maybe it happens in the cereal aisle. Maybe it happens when you ask them to put on their shoes for the tenth …

Why does your calm, reasonable self disappear when your child refuses to put on their shoes? Therapist Todd Sarner answers Dr. Wendy’s questions about why kids seem to know exactly how to push our buttons—and why it’s not abo...

Do you ever feel like you’re tiptoeing around your child—careful with every word, changing plans to avoid a meltdown? You’re not alone! I hear parents say it all the time: “I feel like I’m walking on eggshells.”…