Parenting

During the lockdown phase of the COVID pandemic, we indulged our toddler son. Years later, we wonder if his current behavior is normal or a result of that early isolation 

A 25-year study shows that teens who receive empathy from their parents give more empathy to their peers and, later, their own children

For some parents, bed-sharing is the only way their baby can sleep. Rather than talking to parents about how to do it safely, we try to pretend it doesn’t exist

Repairing a broken parent-adult child relationship is possible if both sides approach it earnestly and honestly

A state court ruling that embryos from in vitro fertilization are unborn children harms access to care for fertility patients, as well as medical innovations

An infant’s aha! moment may hold secrets to the origins of agency

Children need patient adults and lots of practice to understand fairness, justice and equality

Headphones and earbuds could be bad for kids’ ears. Here’s how parents can limit the volume

Chimpanzee “helicopter moms” often protect their offspring from bullies, but bonobo moms are more hands-off

Researchers have a clearer picture than ever before of how common conditions that involve aggressive behavior emerge and how treatment can help

Segregation has given rise to a distinct African American English. Speech professionals must recognize it to avoid misdiagnosing Black children and wasting valuable educational resources

The death of a grandparent may be a rite of passage, but it is not harmless for many boys, particularly boys of color. Losing a grandparent in childhood corresponds with lower reading, math and verbal skills among boys at a critical age