What is it about saying, flat out, 'I love you' to our children that has been shunned by many and may still constitute a taboo among middle-aged parents today? Novels, movies, indeed most cultures invest 'I love you' with strong erotic content. The deep, romantic, feeling-tone of the phrase reinforces the taboo...

Though it’s not easy, it is possible to change the poor sleep habits of children in preschool and elementary school, experts say.

If you’re a parent of a preschooler, you might be wondering how you can help set your child up for success once they enter kindergarten.

Kids are less likely to have concentration problems and behavioral issues if their parents make a greater effort to engage with their schooling earlier in the year, according to new research.

The numbers of women undergoing elective egg freezing across the Western world has increased rapidly over the past few years.

Because I conduct research about reading, parents often ask me the same question: “What can I do to help my child become a better reader?”

Schools across the country encourage parents to help their children with homework.

It is well established that drinking alcohol during pregnancy can have detrimental effects on the developing foetus.

The beach offers a wide open playscape where children are fuelled by curiosity.

The American software consultant I interviewed told me about an exercise he did ages ago that has stayed with him his whole life. The participants in the workshop he was in were asked to write their own eulogy, then deliver it to the class, speaking about how they wanted to be remembered.

Human breast milk is more than a meal – it’s also a clock, providing time-of-day information to infants.

The Lion King is a movie about a young lion cub named Simba, who idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and is eager for his own royal destiny.

Injury is the leading cause of death for U.S. children and adolescents, accounting for over 60% of all deaths in this group. Firearms are the second leading cause of death among U.S. children and adolescents, after car crashes. Firearm deaths occur at a rate over three times higher than drownings.

For all of human history, babies have been born where their mothers lived – whether in a house, hut or cave.

The deaths of twins in the backseat of their father’s car is yet another reminder of how tragedies can occur when the brain goes into an autopilot mode and loses awareness of crucial events.

People often say that babies are like little sponges — with their ability to soak up language quickly and easily.

Imagine that your son Tommy is about to turn two. He is a shy and sweet little boy, but his behaviours can be unpredictable.

Have you heard this tale? In ancient times, an escaped slave hid in a cave only to encounter a wounded lion. Although afraid, the man helps the lion, removing a thorn from its paw.

Students who feel a greater sense of belonging with their peers, family, and school community are less likely to participate in bullying, according to new research.

Babies born to mothers who have obesity are more likely to develop cancer in early childhood, a new study reports.

The term “personalized learning” is becoming more common. Indeed, 39 states mention personalized learning in their school improvement plans, as required by the Every Student Succeeds Act. Not only are states legislating personalized learning, but philanthropists are funding it and, in some cases, families are pushing back against it.

Many parents today will tell you that they're not getting what they want from their children. Quite a few parents have actually thrown in the towel. By contrast... we believe that many frustrating and seemingly insurmountable problems actually have simple, easy to understand causes, as well as equally simple and easy to understand solutions.

Reminding children of their many roles—friend, neighbor, and daughter, for example—can lead to better problem-solving and more flexible thinking, research finds.