There is so much parental advice out there, much of it hugely useful, some of it less so. These are the gems I'm holding on ...

Greater Good picks our favorite books to nurture resilience, open-heartedness, awe, play, and empowerment in parents and their children.

Psychologist Lisa Kaplin explores three subtle behaviors many parents model without realizing it, and how growing up around ...

‘Tis the season. For decking the halls, lighting candles, and other holiday traditions, and also for a steady stream of early admission decisions. While for some, there might be cause for celebration, ...

Finding the right balance between work and parenting is not easy. One has to make many adjustments and take care of several things. However, although exhausting at times, it’s rewarding in its own way ...

Being a working parent gives you less time to spend with your kids than you would want. However, you can make up for the lost time on the weekends. We agree there are other household responsibilities ...

Expert insight on how parents can take advantage of credits and deductions. As Tax Day approaches on April 15, parents have a lot to consider when it comes to maximizing their refunds and saving on ...

As someone who’s neither a psychologist nor a therapist and whose writing career, of late, has been devoted to advocating for adult children whose emotional needs were unmet by their parents or who ...

A pediatric psychologist shares tips to help teens develop healthy habits around social media use and screen time.

Playtime is not only a source of fun for children — it's essential to their development and mental health. Over the past 30 years, researchers have seen a decline in children’s unstructured outdoor ...

Contrary to popular opinion, a lot of scientific research shows watching television might be good for children. And with the technological options available, parents have more control than ever over ...