"When it happens, try asking a series of specific questions that elicit one-word answers. The key is to get them to start ...

A majority of kids have school-related worries and there are ways to help ease their stress. A psychiatrist shares tips.

Most of us have at least one good story reminding us that our mom knew something we should commit to memory — some lesson ...

Instead of telling kids, “I’m your parent, and I can hug you whenever I want,” acknowledge the boundary that they’re setting and respect their request. You can let them know you love them and that you ...

Kids are experts at putting their parents ... He recommends asking open-ended questions to steer the conversation to the conclusion that we don't know much about our neighbors' money and that ...

In more formal discussions, always lead with empathy, ask open-ended questions and listen to your kids without interrupting, shaming or jumping to conclusions, Choi said. Say you understand that ...

open-ended building toys. I say this as a parent of two kids, ages 6 and 8. I’ve also worked on children’s physical- and digital-toy development for 15 years, started the team behind NYT ...

Ask your child open-ended questions and let him or her talk about what they know. A question such as, "What do you know about vaping?" or "Why do you think kids choose to start vaping?'' ...

My husband and I moved to our current town from a large city just over a decade ago, when we were turning 30. We made some ...

Fewer Kindergarteners getting vaccinations Fewer kindergartners are getting vaccinated for measles. The CDC says only 92.7% percent of US Kindergartners got their shots for the last school year.

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