# Parenting

By Michaeleen Doucleff  
[What Parents Get Wrong About Dopamine: Screens, Sugar, and Self-Control](https://nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/parents-get-wrong-dopamine-screens-sugar-self-control-bookbite/59347/) [Book Bites](https://nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/topics/book-bites) [Parenting](https://nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/topics/parenting) [Technology](https://nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/topics/technology)

Current advice about screens and ultraprocessed foods doesn’t work with kids.

By Helen Zoe Veit  
[5 Cultural Myths That Resulted in a Generation of Picky Eaters](https://nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/5-cultural-myths-resulted-generation-picky-eaters-bookbite/59182/) [Arts & Culture](https://nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/topics/art-culture) [Book Bites](https://nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/topics/book-bites) [Parenting](https://nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/topics/parenting)

It’s a myth that humans evolved to go through a long picky stage as children.

By Jay Belsky  
[Why Some Adults Thrive Despite Childhood Adversity—And Others Don’t](https://nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/adults-thrive-despite-childhood-adversity-others-dont-bookbite/58525/) [Book Bites](https://nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/topics/book-bites) [Parenting](https://nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/topics/parenting) [Science](https://nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/topics/science)

Childhood adversity looks different when cast in evolutionary perspective.

By Editors  
[5 Back-To-School Books That Deserve an A+](https://nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/5-back-school-books-deserve/56781/) [Habits & Productivity](https://nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/topics/habits) [Parenting](https://nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/topics/parenting)

These 5 nonfiction books offer fresh insights into education that can help everyone start the year on the right foot.

By Matt Richtel  
[5 Realities of Growing Up in the Information Age](https://nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/5-realities-growing-information-age-bookbite/56442/) [Book Bites](https://nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/topics/book-bites) [Parenting](https://nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/topics/parenting) [Science](https://nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/topics/science)

New problems are emerging for adolescents.

By Melinda Wenner Moyer  
[How to Raise Kids That Can Handle Any Challenge](https://nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/raise-kids-can-handle-challenge-bookbite/55953/) [Book Bites](https://nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/topics/book-bites) [Parenting](https://nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/topics/parenting) [Science](https://nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/topics/science)

Preparing is better than protecting.

By Marina Lopes  
[5 Practical Parenting Lessons from Around the Globe](https://nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/5-practical-parenting-lessons-around-globe-bookbite/55612/) [Arts & Culture](https://nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/topics/art-culture) [Book Bites](https://nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/topics/book-bites) [Parenting](https://nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/topics/parenting)

Perfection is not fun.

By Editors  
[Every Mom is Special: A Book for Every Type of Mother](https://nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/every-mom-special-book-every-type-mother/55517/) [Parenting](https://nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/topics/parenting) [Women](https://nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/topics/women)

Find the book that’s right for her with this guide to nonfiction for every type of mom.

By Ashley Graber & Maria Evans  
[Helping Kids Conquer Anxiety: A Parent’s Guide to a Calm Household](https://nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/helping-kids-conquer-anxiety-parents-guide-calm-household-bookbite/54873/) [Book Bites](https://nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/topics/book-bites) [Parenting](https://nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/topics/parenting) [Psychology](https://nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/topics/psychology)

Allow feelings to guide behaviors.

By Jeff Hobbs  
[Life Without a Home: How Families Survive on the Streets of America](https://nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/life-without-home-families-survive-streets-america-bookbite/54362/) [Book Bites](https://nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/topics/book-bites) [Parenting](https://nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/topics/parenting) [Politics & Economics](https://nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/topics/politics)

American lessons about happiness and success don’t apply to those without shelter.

By Nancy Reddy  
[The Real Reason Doing Motherhood “Right” Can Feel So Wrong](https://nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/real-reason-motherhood-right-can-feel-wrong-bookbite/54093/) [Book Bites](https://nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/topics/book-bites) [Parenting](https://nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/topics/parenting) [Women](https://nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/topics/women)

Myths of motherhood set us up for heartache.

By Jenny Anderson & Rebecca Winthrop  
[How to Help Your Disengaged Teen Succeed](https://nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/help-disengaged-teen-succeed-bookbite/54090/) [Book Bites](https://nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/topics/book-bites) [Habits & Productivity](https://nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/topics/habits) [Parenting](https://nextbigideaclub.com/magazine/topics/parenting)

Engagement—not grades—predicts happiness and achievement.