One brief scan of parenting accounts on social media and a quick Google search will reveal a new trending style of parenting called “lighthouse parenting.” The term was popularized by Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg, a pediatrician and author who coined the phrase to describe a parenting style that combines nurturing protection with the freedom to let…
https://firstthings.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Untitled-design-17.jpg7001600Lauren Hallhttps://firstthings.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ftf-logo-300x186.pngLauren Hall2024-10-13 09:43:382025-02-24 13:24:42What it Means to Be a Lighthouse Parent
I often think about the world my little ones are growing up in. With technology at the forefront of our lives, it’s hard to ignore the benefits—and the challenges—our children will face online. One of the most pressing concerns for parents today is cyberbullying. Enter ActionPoint, a new app designed to combat cyberbullying by strengthening…
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Humor in parenting is more than just a coping mechanism for the chaos—it’s a proven strategy for building stronger, healthier relationships with our children, while also boosting their mental health and resilience. Research shows that humor can enhance the emotional well-being of both parents and children. A longitudinal study published in Developmental Psychology followed children…
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What it Means to Be a Lighthouse Parent
One brief scan of parenting accounts on social media and a quick Google search will reveal a new trending style of parenting called “lighthouse parenting.” The term was popularized by Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg, a pediatrician and author who coined the phrase to describe a parenting style that combines nurturing protection with the freedom to let…
A New App to Prevent and Dismantle Cyberbullying
I often think about the world my little ones are growing up in. With technology at the forefront of our lives, it’s hard to ignore the benefits—and the challenges—our children will face online. One of the most pressing concerns for parents today is cyberbullying. Enter ActionPoint, a new app designed to combat cyberbullying by strengthening…
Humor: A Secret Weapon of Parenting
Humor in parenting is more than just a coping mechanism for the chaos—it’s a proven strategy for building stronger, healthier relationships with our children, while also boosting their mental health and resilience. Research shows that humor can enhance the emotional well-being of both parents and children. A longitudinal study published in Developmental Psychology followed children…