Sure, this mom has tried to explain away her monstrous actions. “I was in a bad mood, I am not a monster.” However, these excuses are far from the truth. The more logical approach to understanding ...

Many parents see the task of parenting as transforming a crying, hungry, wild little child into a civilized being—like them, of course. Actually, the exact opposite is true. Much recent research is ...

Gratitude in children can be taught or the concept of gratitude can be handed down through family tradition. Through the work of Jeffrey J. Froh, Psy.D, associate professor at Hofstra University, ...

Children learn by observing adult behavior, absorbing actions and mannerisms more effectively than verbal advice. Their first ...

When it comes to protecting your child's mental health, emotional resilience is key. Not only do resilient kids bounce back from disappointment, but they're also less likely to become depressed, ...

There is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to how children learn. Each child is uniquely different and as such often vary in what way they learn best. Consider yourself as an example. Some ...

They are like partially filled vessels that each of us have the opportunity to fill. What we put into each of them is what makes a difference — for better or for worse — in their lives. To me, ...

Parents think their children are more engaged with school and enjoy their time there much more than they actually do, a gap in understanding that could signal that both parents and schools are missing ...

Ultimately, financial literacy is not about selecting the right app — it’s about the habits that parents model and teach. A ...

Jenny Anderson and Rebecca Winthrop are the authors of “The Disengaged Teen: Helping Kids Learn Better, Feel Better, and Live Better.” In a polarized nation, one point of agreement deserves more ...