Inside the 8th grader’s brain
What's going on in your child's head? See what insights neuroscience can offer the parents of eighth graders.
Inside the third grade brain
What insights can neuroscience offer parents about the mind of a third grader?
Should you keep a sketchy secret if your child asks you not to tell?
What should you do when your child says she can only tell you something if you promise to keep it a secret?
When we lost our little girl, we had to learn a new way of being a family.
When parents disagree | Through a child's eyes
Mom's rules or Dad's rules? Faced with two very different parenting styles, this boy makes a surprising insight.
Chore wars | Through a child's eyes
Why is it so hard to get your child to do chores? Hear one girl's tips for parents on getting kids to help around the house.
10 games to play with young kids while you're waiting
Waiting doesn't have to mean whining. Try these deceptively simple on-the-go games that teach key skills your child will need in kindergarten.
How not to raise a jerk — watch our own behavior
With little eyes watching and learning from your every move, what behavior should parents reconsider to set a better example?
10 books for young readers that showcase diversity
From a park in China to the streets of New York to bedtime routines, relatable stories that give your 3- or 4-year-old a glimpse of the world.
Books that celebrate diversity for 4th graders
Stories that grab fourth graders and invite them to take on new perspectives from experiences and characters they'll never forget.
What to do when the kids are fighting
You want the bickering to stop now, but here's why it's worth listening when your kids fight.
When parents feel frustrated by homework
Dread dealing with your child's homework? Try using this expert's tip.
It's cultural and legal in all states, but is spanking discipline or abuse?
It's common, it's cultural, it's legal in all states in the nation. But does spanking work?
7 do's and and don'ts to help your child develop empathy
Help your child develop empathy by fostering an emotionally intelligent environment.
How to raise an independent child
Curious how you can raise independent kids without putting them at risk? See what the experts have to say.
Is your child resilient?
Resilience is a skill that serves kids throughout their lives. Robin Stern of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence explains how parents can foster this quality in their child.
Raise confident kids by speaking their love language
Knowing how your child interprets love — and that it may be different than how you do — can make a world of difference in parenting.
We’re killing kids’ ambitions. Why?
When students get good grades in certain subjects and lesser grades in others, they may take it as a sign of what they're good at. This could explain the high rates of attrition in STEM subjects in high »ÆÉ«app and college.
Why your kids need time in nature
Are your children spending too much time inside? Learn the high cost of nature deficit disorder - and how easily you can avoid it by getting your kids outdoors.
Motivating the unmotivated student
Here's how you can help your student plan for the future.
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