Kids aren't always who their parents expect—or want—them to be. Accepting them anyway, unconditionally, is the foundation of ...

For young children (like 2-to-4-year-olds), she recommends talking about the four emotions: happy, sad, mad and scared. Being able to identify what these feelings look like and acting them out can go ...

In a world where facts seem increasingly negotiable and science is treated like just another opinion at the dinner table, ...

When a “why” gets shut down, a child’s curiosity and wonder are also snuffed out. Instead, try acknowledging and engaging ...

Parents should talk to their kids about major events before they turn to social media influencers, and should ask them what ...

People who knew me, of course, never asked if I had kids. Instead, they’d inquire either directly or furtively about details ...