How to Teach Siblings to Resolve Their Own Arguments
Parents can try to act as mediators when children fight—not referees.
Six Ways Nature Helps Children Learn
Spending time in nature helps kids do better in school, in a number of surprising ways.
What Young Kids Already Know About Forgiveness
A new study suggests that preschoolers prefer people who are forgiving.
How to Motivate Kids to Practice Hard Things
Recent research can help us teach kids to practice the right way to reach their goals.
How Cultural Differences Shape Your Happiness
Researcher William Tov explains why cultural differences matter for well-being.
A Better Way to Develop Your Child’s Confidence
Instead of praising children to build up their self-esteem, they need relief from too much self-focus.
How Caregivers Can Cultivate Moments of Positivity
Judith Moskowitz explains how positive emotion skills can help us cope with stress.
How to Build a Resilient Family When Your Child Has Developmental Differences
When your child has special needs, you can find strength in yourself, your family, and your community.
A Better Way to Develop Your Child’s Confidence
Instead of praising children to build up their self-esteem, they need relief from too much self-focus.
How Cultural Differences Shape Your Happiness
Researcher William Tov explains why cultural differences matter for well-being.
How to Motivate Kids to Practice Hard Things
Recent research can help us teach kids to practice the right way to reach their goals.
Dear Christine: How Can I Help My Stressed-Out Teenager?
Christine Carter offers a parent three ways to help her daughter handle stress.
Sadness Changes How Boys Relate to Others
A new study explores how boys' moods can make them less willing to share.
Five Ways to Talk with Your Kids So They Feel Loved
These warm, nurturing messages need repeating over and over again with our children.
What Being a Stepfather Taught Me About Love
Jeremy Adam Smith has learned some difficult lessons from his stepchild—and he's grateful for them.
Six Ways Nature Helps Children Learn
Spending time in nature helps kids do better in school, in a number of surprising ways.