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 ...

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