Psychology and neuroscience provide intriguing answers.

Having a child with a mental health condition can be a challenge, but there are ways to help make things easier.  Begin by taking notice of your children’s moods, behaviors and emotions. Early ...

The first five years of a child’s life are foundational ones, brimming with opportunities for learning, growth, and discovery. They are also some of the most physically exhausting years for caregivers ...

The holiday season is behind us, and it’s time to get back into the daily routine. It’s not always easy, especially for ...

I often tell my daughter, “You can do hard things!” She’s cautious about new and challenging experiences, like making friends and learning how to swim. As a young child, she is still learning what she ...

Learning to read fluently requires hundreds of hours of practice. Some children happily sit and read for hours, but others (especially those with ADHD or dyslexia) cannot. Parents and teachers often ...

Children don't learn calm from what they're told — they learn it from what they watch. Here are three everyday behaviors ...

Most children report struggling with health care tasks like monitoring blood glucose and bolusing insulin, but what if an app ...

Children need to learn how and when to ask for help. Source: Denise Carbonell /Flickr Knowing how and when to ask for help is a critical life skill that many children struggle to master. Their own ...