Mistakes are an inescapable part of life. This is especially true during childhood—where kids make most use of trial and error to learn the ways of life. Almost ...

Every generation seems to complain about "kids these days," but in recent years, a combination of technology and changes in ...

Your child or teenager just said something so cringey you can’t believe they said it! Sometimes a kid can be too loud or too blunt and say things that hurt people’s feelings. Kids can seem oblivious ...

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Psychologists' views on chores have changed over the years. We used to believe that chores were best taught through a method introduced to us by behavioral scientists: Assign age-appropriate tasks to ...

Today, Marc Brackett is the founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. But he remembers what it was like to be a kid who struggled with his emotions. “I would sometimes just sit ...

Fostering a safe home environment is a priority for every parent. Incorporating video surveillance cameras, smart locks, and motion alarms around the house are all good tools to improve the security ...

In the U.S., legislation banning discussions about gender and sexuality in schools has been introduced in nearly half of states, affecting students as old as 18 in places like Florida, which recently ...

Children should understand that cats, like humans, value their personal space. It’s crucial to teach them to recognize when a cat needs their alone time or wants to retreat to their safe space, such ...