The Art of Talking with Children

Child Development

New Research Shows Why Kids Need Play for Mental Health

Rebecca Rolland Ed.D. on March 21, 2023

Are you interested in helping a generation of stressed-out, anxious kids? Play is a critical way in.

Are you interested in helping a generation of stressed-out, anxious kids? Play is a critical way in.

Attachment

The Simple Key to Strengthening Your Bond with Children

Rebecca Rolland Ed.D. on December 14, 2022

Do you want a deeper relationship with the kids in your life? Try this simple technique a few times a day.

Do you want a deeper relationship with the kids in your life? Try this simple technique a few times a day.

Relationships

How to Listen Actively Even When You're Tired

Rebecca Rolland Ed.D. on November 20, 2022

Have the children in your life ever complained, "That's not what I meant?" This three-part process helps kids feel seen and heard.

Have the children in your life ever complained, "That's not what I meant?" This three-part process helps kids feel seen and heard.

Creativity

4 Ways to Harness Your Focus and Creativity

Rebecca Rolland Ed.D. on October 2, 2022

Are you or your kids feeling unfocused, uncreative, or distracted? A few key changes can help.

Are you or your kids feeling unfocused, uncreative, or distracted? A few key changes can help.

Attention

Why Knowing More Words Helps Kids Succeed

Rebecca Rolland Ed.D. on August 20, 2022

A new study finds surprising links between a child's vocabulary and their ability to engage with school and make friends.

A new study finds surprising links between a child's vocabulary and their ability to engage with school and make friends.

Relationships

The Best Way to Help Kids Through Challenges

Rebecca Rolland Ed.D. on July 21, 2022

Are you struggling to help kids work through challenges? Focus on this key strategy.

Are you struggling to help kids work through challenges? Focus on this key strategy.

Empathy

The Talk Children Need in Violent Times

Rebecca Rolland Ed.D. on May 26, 2022

What to say when a child asks if they are safe? The importance of talking about—and taking—action.

What to say when a child asks if they are safe? The importance of talking about—and taking—action.

Autism

New Study Sheds Light on Kids With Autism

Rebecca Rolland Ed.D. on May 1, 2022

We know kids with autism have trouble socializing, but why is conversation so difficult? New research sheds light on why.

We know kids with autism have trouble socializing, but why is conversation so difficult? New research sheds light on why.

Education

4 Signs of an In-Sync Classroom

Rebecca Rolland Ed.D. on April 18, 2022

What's the "secret sauce" of an in-sync classroom? Check out this quick list.

What's the "secret sauce" of an in-sync classroom? Check out this quick list.

Child Development

4 Signs that You and Your Kids are in Sync

Rebecca Rolland Ed.D. on April 2, 2022

Do you wonder how well-connected you and the kids you raise, teach, or interact with are? This checklist will help you gauge how in-sync you are.

Do you wonder how well-connected you and the kids you raise, teach, or interact with are? This checklist will help you gauge how in-sync you are.

Cognition

The Science Behind Young Kids' Language and Social Delays

Rebecca Rolland Ed.D. on March 10, 2022

What's happened to young children's language and social skills? Look to the science of interactions.

What's happened to young children's language and social skills? Look to the science of interactions.

Education

Why Kids Aren't Learning to Read, and How to Help

Rebecca Rolland Ed.D. on February 10, 2022

Why aren't some kids learning to read? Blame the lack of science—and conversation.

Why aren't some kids learning to read? Blame the lack of science—and conversation.

Parenting

The One Thing You Need for Great Conversations With Kids

Rebecca Rolland Ed.D. on February 2, 2022

Are you feeling too drained or exhausted to connect with your child? Try this one shift to support you both.

Are you feeling too drained or exhausted to connect with your child? Try this one shift to support you both.