The Science of Parenting

Being conscientious will serve kids in the long run. Here are some tips to help them learn that trait

During the summer, kids can forget some of what they learned during the school year. They recover quickly, but here are some tips to stem the slide

The kids are out of school, and some of the pressures may be off. Here’s how you can further connect with them to make next year a little easier

I study social media for a living. Here’s what parents need to know so that kids can use it safely and productively

The newest generation of superheroes are complex, irreverent and exactly what our kids need

Thanks to faulty artificial intelligence, deepfakes and plain bad actors, children encounter a lot on the Internet that isn’t true. Here’s how to help them spot it

Research has shown ways parents can help children cope with the stressors of modern life

It can be difficult to accept that your child may be bullying others, but the way parents respond can help minimize any damage

Parents often struggle with the news that their child has a major health issue. Learning how to manage new routines and expectations is key to everyone’s happiness

As children get older, their understanding of science and being a scientist changes. The words adults use are a critical part of keeping them engaged in discovery

Our instinct is to protect our kids from failure. But learning from failure is an important life skill that can’t be overlooked

Women shoulder most of the work in managing a family and tell us it’s exhausting, but some also say it has benefits