Archive - Now What

Why Kids Get Grumpy After Screen Time

And how to make it stooopppppp

21 hrs ago •

Melinda Wenner Moyer

How My Friend Ended Sibling Bickering

Two little sentences changed everything.

Mar 14 •

Melinda Wenner Moyer

A Simple Way to Stop Overparenting

Ask yourself one little question.

Mar 12 •

Melinda Wenner Moyer

The Suffocating Weight of Self-Blame

Why do we take responsibility for everything? And how do we stop?

Mar 7 •

Melinda Wenner Moyer

No Wonder We're Scared of Screen Time

A new study confirms: Fear sells.

Mar 4 •

Melinda Wenner Moyer

February 2025

Why Separation Taught Me To Ask for Help

We were never meant to raise kids without community.

Feb 28 •

Melinda Wenner Moyer

The Many Benefits of Playful Parenting

A Q&A with psychologist Tina Payne Bryson and play therapist Georgie Wisen-Vincent

Feb 25 •

Melinda Wenner Moyer

This Winter Has Ruined My Parenting

Lessons learned while stuck in a Pennsylvania escape room

Feb 21 •

Melinda Wenner Moyer

Should You Tie Allowances to Chores?

There's no "right" answer. Here's why I don't.

Feb 14 •

Melinda Wenner Moyer

"It Feels Like Everyone Else Has It Together While We’re Struggling."

A Q&A with Dana Miranda on how budget culture affects us and our kids.

Feb 11 •

Melinda Wenner Moyer

Comfort, Stories, and My Silly Mistakes

A short Sunday round-up

Feb 9 •

Melinda Wenner Moyer

The Power of Parental Storytelling

Stories shape kids' sense of self, self-esteem, and emotional development.

Feb 7 •

Melinda Wenner Moyer

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