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Getting involved when your kids are watching digital media can make it an educational experience, rather than just entertainment. damircudic/E+ via Getty Images

April 25, 2025

These 4 tips can make screen time good for your kids and even help them learn to talk

Erika Squires, Wayne State University and Lucy (Kathleen) McGoron, Wayne State University

In moderation, watching educational TV shows, movies and apps can boost language development among young children. 2 experts explain.

The mental health of parents and children are often intertwined. Goodboy Picture Company/E+ via Getty Images

January 17, 2023

Parents in the US had alarmingly high rates of anxiety and depression during the COVID‑19 pandemic – and that has a direct effect on kids

Lucy (Kathleen) McGoron, Wayne State University

One way to prevent mental health challenges in children: Recognize and treat the mental health issues of their parents.

Parents who felt their child’s school supported them during the transition to remote learning reported less anxiety and depression, according to a recent survey. FG Trade/Getty Images

November 3, 2020

How schools can reduce parents’ anxiety during the pandemic

Lucy (Kathleen) McGoron, Wayne State University and Julie Wargo Aikins, Wayne State University

Schools can impact the mental health and well-being of not just students but their parents, too.

Esta técnica de modificación del comportamiento reduce los signos de agresión y contribuye a que los niños sigan las normas familiares. Brooke Fasani Auchincloss/The Image Bank via Getty Images

September 2, 2020

El tiempo fuera bien aplicado mejora el comportamiento de los niños

Lucy (Kathleen) McGoron, Wayne State University

Debido a la pandemia de COVID-19, los padres pasan más tiempo de lo habitual con sus hijos, por lo que necesitan más que nunca que la disciplina en casa funcione. Esta técnica suele ser muy efectiva.

The disciplinary technique can reduce aggression and help get children to follow family rules. Brooke Fasani Auchincloss/The Image Bank via Getty Images

July 31, 2020

Timeouts improve kids’ behavior if you do them the right way

Lucy (Kathleen) McGoron, Wayne State University

Having loads of extra quality time with a toddler or preschooler and feeling flustered? Make sure you know how and where to do this basic disciplinary method the right way.

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