Research shows that positive parenting has a positive effect on children's development

Many parents have been there—feeling overwhelmed when their child’s behavior is pushing them to the limit. New research suggests...

Parents frustrated by new math, whole language, and sight words

Parents today are often baffled by the schoolwork their children bring home. What was once a straightforward process of memoriza...

Early smartphone use is linked to mental health issues

A recent global study of over 100,000 young people found that owning a smartphone before age 13 is associated with poorer mental...

When parents ask to be called by their first name

Children typically address their parents as "Mom" and "Dad," a practice that often begins with the simple sounds "ma" and "pa,"...

The most important "mobiles" for your baby are not what you think

The crib mobile: A simple tool for early brain development

When you think of a "mobile," your mind might jump to a smartphone,...

Why old-school parenting methods fall short

Parenting strategies are evolving as neuroscience provides a clearer understanding of how a child's brain develops.

Over the p...