A few small changes can turn evenings from frazzled to peaceful. These parent-tested shifts help toddlers feel safe, seen, and ready to sleep.

It’s 8 p.m., and your toddler is refusing to go to bed. He may be yawning and rubbing his eyes, but he runs away as you try to wrestle him into his jammies. You, on the other hand, are wiped — and ...

The moral stories, Panchatantra tales, and the fairy tales are selected by the parents as they provide a sense of calmness, education, and identification. Such narratives relax the mind and influence ...

Experts recommend moving bedtime gradually, about 10 to 15 minutes earlier every few days. Start with mornings. Open the ...

Put a single layer of saltine or graham crackers side by side (with 4 sides touching one another) on a 10 by 15-inch rimmed cookie sheet, lined with parchment paper. Bring butter and brown sugar to a ...

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. I don’t start all my days with books as rich as Abuela, though. Sometimes, my ...

What does it mean to raise a gentle child in today’s world? For one toddler named Noah, it looks like bedtime kisses, soft blankets, and storytime—shared not just with his little brother, but with his ...

Good sleep is vital for adolescents' physical health, mental well-being, and academic success - yet many don't get enough rest. Now, a new study reveals bedtime screen habits may be to blame.

After a long day of work, chores, errands and parenting, you can barely keep your eyes open. But instead of crashing into the soft bed you’ve been yearning for all day, you’re hit with an unexpected ...

Do you ever wake up in the morning and feel like you need a nap? You might not be getting good, restful sleep. According to the American Psychiatric Association, more than 30% of Americans say their ...

As a general rule, regular running promotes better sleep. But there appears to be an exception: hard exercise in the hours before bedtime. That’s the conclusion of a new study in the journal Nature ...