Jason Keil
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Phoenix, AZ, United States
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Let Your Kid Struggle Through Video Games, Already
Keep the joystick in their hands—there are more productive ways to help them if they get stuck. → Read More
Seven Clever Ways to Spark Your Kid’s Creativity
You'll be surprised at all the fun that can spring from boredom. → Read More
There's Actually a Difference Between 'Snowfall' and 'Snow Depth'
Hoping for a snow day? Learn the difference between these two snow measurements. → Read More
What to Do If You Don’t Like Your Child's Teacher
Parent-teacher conferences can reveal a lot about your kid's performance in school—and they can reveal that you clash with their teacher. → Read More
How to Parent Your Kid Through These Four Stages of Adolescence
There are four "freedoms" kids will go through on their quest to become adults. → Read More
Signs That Your Child Needs a 'Mental Health Day' (and How to Give Them One)
Sometimes kids need a break to care for their mental health. → Read More
Why Kids Don't Want to Talk About Their Day (and How to Get Them to Open Up Anyway)
How was school? Fine. What did you learn? Nothing. → Read More
How to Pack a Healthy School Lunch Your Kid Will Actually Eat
If you're out of practice, here's a refresher on how to pack a simple, filling lunch. → Read More
What Toys Have You Banned From Your Home?
Toy guns? Anything with "mystery" contents? Things that reinforce gender stereotypes? Tell us what is on your "Do Not Buy" list. → Read More
How to Get Your Kid to Stop Lying All the Time (and Why They Lie in the First Place)
Lying is a developmentally normal behavior for kids—but there are ways to steer them toward honesty. → Read More
Kids Don't Always Have to Share
Instead of forcing them to give up their toys all the time, aim to teach them empathy instead. → Read More
How to Let Go of Parental Guilt and Forgive Yourself
That guilt you feel isn't serving you or your child—it's time to let it go. → Read More
How to Raise a Confident Child
Confidence doesn't come naturally to every kid—but parents can help them build those muscles. → Read More
How to Turn Down a Playdate, and Why You Might Want To
Even during the pandemic, there's a wrong way and a right way to say, "No, thank you." → Read More
What Baby Gear You Can Purchase Used, and What Should Be New
From car seats and cribs to high chairs and bath tubs—here's what to consider before buying used. → Read More
How to Recognize the Signs of Paternal Postpartum Depression
“I’m just sick of feeling worthless,” I said, my head in my hands and holding back tears. I had spent the entire day in bed, the result of a panic attack at work the day before. In addition to feeling paralyzed by the sadness that permeated my life, my body was too sore to move. → Read More
When to Introduce Little Kids to Video Games
Children have been playing video games since Pong came out in the early ‘70s. According to Common Sense Media, before schools shut down, kids spent an hour or more each day playing social games like Minecraft and Fortnite. But screen time has increased significantly in the age of social distancing. Last year, aspiring gamers searched high and low for a Nintendo Switch at a physical or online… → Read More
Make Mealtimes Less Stressful With the Advice From These Podcasts
When we want to find new ways for our children to appreciate food, we often turn to cookbooks for guidance or look for the latest food trend on the internet. But nowadays, we can also turn to the podcast app on our smartphones for advice from parents and professionals to help us get kids out of that culinary rut and make mealtimes less stressful for everyone. → Read More
How to Know If Your Child Has Pediatric Feeding Disorder
For many families, mealtimes can be a battle. Trying to get kids to try something outside the endless cycle of chicken nuggets and macaroni and cheese can feel like a never-ending negotiation. But while getting your kids to eat something of nutritional value is just a phase for many families, some parents are truly struggling to feed their children a proper meal. → Read More
Meet the Arizona art-punk band that’s also a viral TikTok sensation
Forget TikTok sea shanties: Watch Phoenix, Arizona's Playboy Manbaby sing about dogs, gnomes, and politics on the app. → Read More