Sam was "helping with the dishes," loading the dishwasher soap dispenser, when his mother casually asked what he thought his friend Will might like for a birthday present. Sam was excited to give Will ...

There's an overwhelming amount of information out there for parents and grandparents on how to raise well-developed children. There are so many aspects to consider—from teaching them to be independent ...

New evidence reveals that young children learn self-awareness through experiences of touch. Most babies begin recognizing themselves in mirrors when they are about a year and half old. This kind of ...

Parenting has always evolved with the times, shaped by changing values, technologies, and social expectations. Yet, the pace of change in today’s world has made the traditional parenting model feel ...

Why does my toddler say "no" to everything? Say everything is "mine"? Want to crash into everything? Child development ...

Spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev suggests a parenting approach centered on consciousness, not control. His daughter ...

That’s a phrase we typically associate with young children when they learn to get dressed and eat breakfast. Later, they might use it as they start riding a bike or reading a chapter book. But what ...

Developmental research often tells us how egocentric children are. Yet all too often we hear of children who are forced to demonstrate great courage and care in a crisis. Subscribe to our newsletter ...

Former first lady Michelle Obama says she inherited her confidence from her mother, Marian Robinson. During Obama's childhood in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood, Robinson dedicated much of her time ...