As a parent, self-regulation is hard — especially when things feel out of control. As someone who studies this, here's how ...

Back-to-school season often comes with new routines and expectations. The carefree days of summer can feel far away, and children are suddenly asked to adjust quickly to classroom rules, schedules, ...

Our week-long family gathering is coming up. I text my granddaughter: “What color toes this year?” “Blue!” she texts back. Painting our toenails blue or purple or orange is our annual ritual to kick ...

At one time or another, most parents ask themselves: "What can I do to help my child feel better about himself...to feel more confident...to view life positively?" Positive self-esteem is a key to ...

If you want a child to grow into a successful and accomplished adult, but most importantly, to have a happy childhood with minimal hiccups, you need to make sure they are aware of their worth. That's ...

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It can tell you you’re no good, that it’s all hopeless,” reads one entry, which recently went viral on Instagram. “But ...

If the child you love is hurting so badly they're harming themselves, you probably feel the pain, too. Self-harm - sometimes called self-injury, self-mutilation or self-abuse - happens when people ...

Draw boundaries. Protect your peace. Worry less about pleasing others. The prevailing (and best-selling) wisdom of the day encourages an inward turn. By Emma Goldberg There’s a certain flavor of ...