Parental playfulness is defined in research as “the degree of creativity and curiosity parents exhibit when interacting in play with their children.” In other words, it is how “fun” a parent is with ...

Many children exhibit behaviors driven by a need for attention, but identifying these patterns isn't always easy. We spoke to therapists about how to tell if your kid needs more one-on-one time with ...

When children struggle—whether through tantrums, withdrawal, aggression, or inattention—adults often rush to interpret the behavior. We diagnose, label, or frame ...

Parents recognize the importance of honesty in their kids. In fact, in a recent survey by Character.org, parents listed honesty as their top priority for building their children’s character, even ...

Beware the well-behaved child; you never know what they’re hiding. In his book The Good Enough Parent, notable head-scratcher Alain de Botton notes that quiet, passive children are often mistaken for ...

A third-grade teacher was left beaming after her pupils made the most heartwarming of picks for a whole class reward. Maren Hanson told Newsweek: "They make questionable choices, yes. They might be ...