Crucial conversations with our closest loved ones can be the toughest and most rewarding conversations of our lives. They are challenging because you’re conflicted. You care deeply about your ...

Source: AMRIT RANJAN / Unsplash Some kids are very chatty. This can be adorable to adults who are charmed by their exuberance—or it can seem relentless. It can also be overwhelming or annoying for ...

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. — Two teachers were recently arrested on child pornography charges, prompting local child safety experts to encourage parents to have difficult but necessary conversations ...

This article was originally published in The Conversation. Screen time permeates the lives of toddlers and preschoolers. For many young children, their exposure includes both direct viewing, such as ...

When they were growing up, many of today’s adults likely didn’t always speak openly about their mental health – especially not with their parents. But today, more parents and caregivers are realizing ...

Professor, Canada Research Chair in Determinants of Child Development, Owerko Centre at the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute, University of Calgary Sheri Madigan receives funding from ...

Parents often overlook discussing retirement plans with their children, a crucial step to avoid future misunderstandings and prepare them for potential responsibilities. Openly sharing financial ...

It used to be that parents could more easily safeguard their children against technology’s tangible threats, such as sexual abuse and exploitation, by saying things like: “Hey, if you get exposed to ...

Last month, the White House announced the winners of a hotly contested competition among states for early childhood Race to the Top funding. Proposals from governors — 17 Republicans and 18 Democrats ...

Andy Phippen does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...

As many parents will know, research points to several negative effects of screen time. As scholars who specialize in speech pathology and early childhood development, we are particularly interested in ...

Retirement planning often focuses on savings, lifestyle changes and long-term health. Yet, one crucial step many parents unintentionally skip is talking to their children about those plans. Whether ...