Sillbird Blog
Should Kids Watch TV Before School? What Science and Experts Say
Morning routines can feel chaotic in many families. Between packing backpacks, finding matching socks, and getting breakfast made, TV can...
How Old Should a Child Be to Sleep Alone?
Sleep is a topic that challenges nearly every parent at some point. You might ask yourself, “When should my child...
How to Handle Toys Your Kids Have Outgrown
Instead of thinking about toys as permanent possessions, think of them as tools for growth.
Big Changes in Kids Ages 8–12
Kids between ages 8 and 12 go through some of the most remarkable transformations of their lives. This is a...
How to Help Kids Develop Better Focus
As a parent, you might suddenly notice that your 8-year-old, who used to spend long stretches reading or easily earn...
Birthday Gift Ideas for Kids Ages 8 and Up
Once kids turn eight, birthday gifts suddenly become harder to choose. Toys they loved just a year or two ago...
Why Kids Resist School After Holidays
Every year, it happens like clockwork. The holidays end. Alarms come back. Backpacks sit by the door again. And suddenly, the child...
What Parents Get Wrong About “Growing Up” at Age 10
Ask any parent of a 10-year-old what’s changed in their child’s behavior over the past year and you’re likely to...
