Laura Wheatman Hill
MORE BY Laura
The Easiest Ways to Entertain a Baby
Never underestimate the power of garbage or a good old-fashioned game of "fetch."
How to Parent With ‘Connected Consequences’ (and Why You Should)
It's the gentle-parenting equivalent of making sure “the punishment fits the crime.”
How to Recognize 'Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria' in Your Child
People with RSD feel a heightened sense of rejection.
What to Do When You Think Your Teenager Is in an Unhealthy Relationship
And how to talk to them about it without putting them on the defensive.
What to Do When Your Child Is More Than Just a ‘Picky’ Eater
Lots of little kids are picky eaters—but here's what to do if you think their pickiness is to the extreme.
How to Keep Your Kids Safe During a Heat Wave
Kids are among those who are disproportionately affected by extreme heat.
How to Stay Calm During Your Toddler’s Tantrum, According to a Neuroscientist
Right after they start emotionally flooding, we start emotionally flooding.
How to Turn Your Garden Hose Into a Pressure Washer
Use this TikTok hack to clean everything—even your dog.
How to Talk to Teachers and Coaches About Your Child’s Neurodivergency
They need to understand that it isn't “bad behavior.”
How to Set Boundaries Around Toy Guns
Plus, how to talk to kids and other parents about real and fake guns.
How to Stop a Panic Attack With Frozen Meat
Polyvagal theory, but using iced, iced beef, baby.
How to React to Road Rage When Your Kids Are in the Car
For starters, you probably don't want to do what I did.
How to Tell If Your Child Has Binge Eating Disorder (and What to Do About It)
BED is the most common eating disorder in the U.S., and it can affect kids and teens.
Should You Play This ‘Swear Word Alphabet’ Game With Your Kids?
One mom on TikTok does, but maybe you don't want to hear your tween say "nutsack."
WeWordle Is the Multiplayer Wordle That Is Currently Stressing Me Out
The newest copycat has me doubting my skills and worth as a human.
How Elsa Taught My Kids to Tame Their Tantrums (and Do Chores)
The Frozen hero came to my rescue in dealing with big feelings in a new way.
How I Trick My Kids Into Going on Walks With Me
Because they don't want to go outside, but they need to go outside.
How to Parent With Depression
There are many resources, experts, and support systems that can help.
How to Parent an Empath
Empaths are often highly sensitive people who are more easily overwhelmed by the world around them.