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 ...

Two of the best predictors of life-long health and well-being are early childhood self-control skills and healthy eating habits. A new program that teaches parents how to cook with their 2-year-olds ...

Nearly half of teenagers report being online nearly constantly, according to a recent survey by the Pew Research Center. And “screen-time” is pervasive among younger children, surveys show. There’s no ...

Every child can build and practice self-management skills at home, in school, or in an early learning program. Some neurodivergent children, including those with autism and ADHD, may need extra ...

Raising children has never been easy, but parents today face fresh challenges. And the stakes could not be higher, as reflected in the rising rates of anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts among ...

The other day I was awestruck by a video on TikTok that has garnered more than 47 million views. The video was of young Chinese children participating in daily kindergarten activities. After ...

Winter indoor confinement can lead to an increase in hyperactivity in children with ADHD and ASD. Given their limited outdoor time, parents will need to be creative with indoor diversions ...

People who can delay gratification and master their impulses thrive in life. And experts say that you can learn skills to rein in bad habits. By Christina Caron We tend to respect and even idolize ...

Watching your toddler or preschooler learn and flourish is magical. In a world where screens are a constant part of life, a Thomas & Friends™ train or set offers children a hands-on way to play, learn ...

If you wanted to figure out what really matters for raising happy, successful kids, you’d need to randomly select a bunch of babies from a broad spectrum of backgrounds. Then you’d need to follow them ...