Parenting Facts
The average age for first-time mothers in the U.S. is around __ years old.
What is 26?
Babies are born with the ability to see
What is False? (Babies are born legally blind and gradually develop vision.)
This animated movie features a fish named Nemo.
What is Finding Nemo?
The average number of hours a parent spends with their children on a weekday is __ hours.
What is 3-4 hours?
To calm a crying baby, this technique is often recommended.
What is the "5 S's" (Swaddle, Side/stomach, Shush, Swing, Suck)?
This percentage of fathers say they are equally responsible for household chores and child care.
What is 50%?
Parents are typically happier after having children.
What is True? (Studies show a mix, but many parents report joy and meaning after having children.)
The popular children’s character “Elmo” is from this television show.
What is Sesame Street?
This actor, famous for his role in The Pursuit of Happyness, is also the father of actor Jaden Smith.
Who is Will Smith?
A parenting hack for keeping kids entertained in the car on long trips is to give them a __
What is a "Travel Activity Kit"?
Positive reinforcement, such as praise or rewards, is more effective than punishment in shaping a child's behavior because it helps build this
What is self-esteem or intrinsic motivation?
Kids' brains stop developing by age 12.
What is False? (The brain continues to develop well into the 20s.)
This superhero’s alter ego is Peter Parker.
Who is Spider-Man?
This item is considered one of the first toys invented specifically for babies.
What is a rattle?
To make a child's room look bigger, this simple trick works wonders.
What is using light colors on the walls?
The term “helicopter parenting” refers to parents who are overly __ their children’s lives.
What is overly involved?
Giving kids a “time-out” is an effective method of discipline
What is True? (But effectiveness varies depending on the child’s age and emotional state.)
This children's book features a little engine that thinks, "I think I can, I think I can."
What is The Little Engine That Could?
The first child ever to be born via this method was in 1978.
What is In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)?
This trick helps kids manage anxiety or stress before big events like school presentations.
What is deep breathing exercises or visualization techniques?
Children aged 2 to 5 need this much sleep on average every night.
What is 11-13 hours?
Most children stop growing taller around age 14.
What is False? (Growth continues until around 16-18 years for girls and 18-21 for boys.)
This is the name of Harry Potter’s pet owl.
What is Hedwig?
The average number of diapers a newborn uses per day is __.
What is 10-12 diapers?
This parenting trick can help kids eat healthier by involving them in the process.
What is meal prepping or cooking with them?