Ever notice how your child lights up when they know what’s coming next? Kids thrive on routines that give their day a gentle rhythm and help them feel secure, especially when life gets busy or ...

Recently, I’ve noticed how routine my routine is getting. Wake up. Gym. Shower. Pack school lunches. Get kids ready for school. Go to work. Teach. Take kids to afterschool activities. Drive kids home.

Sometimes the best parenting advice is also the simplest. I’ve spent years collecting science-based parenting advice, ever since I became a parent myself. I keep coming back to a surprising pattern: ...