Body & Senses

The Universal Pool Call: "Watch This!" It happened again last weekend. My 7-year-old stood at the pool's edge, knees tucked to chest,...

"Higher! HIGHER!" If you've ever pushed a child on a swing, you know this soundtrack well. But have you ever wondered why children seem...

Picture this: You're trying to get from the car to the grocery store – a journey that should take 30 seconds. But your 5-year-old has...

Your three-year-old can identify you in a pitch-black room. Your kindergartener insists on sleeping with that ratty old blanket that "smells right." Your eight-year-old suddenly bursts into tears when catching a whiff of their late grandmother's perfume. Welcome to the fascinating world of your child's sense of smell—a superpower so profound that it begins working before birth and shapes their emotional landscape in ways we're only beginning to understand. The Nose Knows: You

"Mom, why does my skin get all bumpy when I'm scared?" "Dad, look! My arms are doing that weird thing again!" If you've ever watched your child marvel at their suddenly bumpy skin during a scary movie, while listening to beautiful music, or when they're super excited about something, you've witnessed one of the human body's most ancient and mysterious responses. Those tiny bumps aren't just random—they're a 300-million-year-old superpower that connects your child to their evo

The Day I Lost the Dinnertime Battle to a Single Word Picture this: A lovely family dinner. Homemade lasagna. Soft music. Candlelight. My 5-year-old son looks me dead in the eye, takes a deep breath, and with the timing of a seasoned comedian, whispers: "Butt." The 7-year-old explodes with laughter. The 3-year-old, not to be outdone, shouts "POOP POOP POOP!" while banging her spoon. Within seconds, my carefully orchestrated family meal has devolved into a symphony of bathroom

It starts innocently enough. One child lies on the couch. Another child sees this as an invitation—no, a challenge—and launches...

The Day You Realized Your Child Never Stops Moving It's homework time. Your 7-year-old is working on math problems while simultaneously:...

Picture this: You're at a birthday party. Most kids are laughing at the clown, but your child is covering their ears, squinting, and...

When "Yucky" Has Nothing to Do with Flavor Picture this: You've made your famous mac and cheese—the one with three types of cheese that...

The Great Ice Cream Emergency That Isn't "MY BRAIN IS FROZEN!" If you're a parent, you've probably witnessed this dramatic declaration at...

Have you ever marveled at your child's ability to walk across a narrow garden wall without falling, or noticed how they instinctively...

"Time to brush your teeth!" "...teeth!" "Let's put on your shoes." "...shoes." "Please stop repeating everything I say." "...say." If...

Remember the last time you peeled the protective film off a new phone screen? That deeply satisfying swoosh  as it came away cleanly?...

You know the scene: You're enjoying a peaceful picnic when your child spots it – a grassy hill. Their eyes light up. Their body tenses...

Ever notice how your child loves to shout in empty hallways or make clicking sounds in different rooms? What might seem like just another...

Have you ever noticed your child refusing to wear a coat on a chilly day while you're shivering, or complaining that their soup is too...

Ever wondered how your child can spin in circles without getting dizzy, or why they seem to constantly bump into things despite clear...

As parents, we're familiar with the five senses our children develop—sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell. But there's another crucial...

As parents, we've all experienced the mealtime battles: the rejected vegetables, the sudden hatred of foods previously devoured, the...