When I teach self-compassion to kids in schools, I do an exercise in which kids imagine that a friend of theirs has lost or broken something special. How would they respond to their friend? I then ask ...

When children are younger, we tell them they’re good at everything, whether it’s a piece of artwork they drew or the “somersault” they attempted at the park. But as they age, kids are challenged more ...

How do children gain a deeper understanding of how they think, feel, and act so they can improve their learning and develop meaningful relationships? Since the dawn of antiquity, philosophers have ...

How do children gain a deeper understanding of how they think, feel, and act so they can improve their learning and develop meaningful relationships? Since the dawn of antiquity, philosophers have ...

The words you choose matter a lot in parenting. Your kids are impressionable, and language (words) embodies thought, which is why choosing the right words of encouragement matters. As a parent, you ...

“I take a huge interest in their days and how things are going," the actor tells PEOPLE of his four children Noam Galai/Getty Ryan Reynolds is getting candid about parenting and his children’s mental ...

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When people talk about the keys to success these days, they often end up talking about marshmallows. They’re referring to the “Marshmallow Test.” Researchers at Stanford presented preschoolers with ...

“More Goldfish!” my 5-year-old demands. I summon all my patience. “Can you try that again?” “I’m hungry!” I take a long blink. “Honey? Can you—” Her face is still beet red, but her body has relaxed.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alice G. Walton, PhD is a writer who covers health and mental health. A piece on Upworthy.com last month featured a Baltimore ...

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