Are today’s young adults struggling for too long, unable to leave the nest after years of helicopter parenting— or are they just reliving the same issues that previously stumped their elders?
Parenting
Lasting Legacy of Recessions: Behavior Problems Among Teens
Fiscal cliff negotiations tested everyone’s patience, but even young children who don’t understand national budgets may show signs of strain during such economic insecurity.
Russia’s Adoption Politics: Defeated Families Caught in a Diplomatic Tailspin
Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to ban adoption of Russian orphans to U.S. families
Toddlers’ Early Language Skills May Influence Later Anger Management
Communication may help toddlers cope better with emotions in pre-school
Sibling Rivalry: Squabbling May Lead to Depressive Symptoms, Anxiety, Among Teens
Squabbles over two topics in particular could be especially damaging, researchers say
It’s the Holidays. How to Handle the Inevitable Toddler Tantrums
The holidays means family, and that includes the youngest members who don’t always behave
School Security: Why It’s So Hard to Keep Kids Safe
In the wake of the second deadliest school shooting in U.S. history, parents, administrators and legislators debate whether lockdowns are enough to protect students
‘I Am Adam Lanza’s Mother’: When Parents Are Afraid of Their Children
A blog post describing one mom’s experience with her allegedly troubled son highlights mental-health issues in the aftermath of the Newtown massacre
Am I Safe? Talking to Your Kids About the Sandy Hook School Shooting
Explaining the tragedy means answering children’s questions honestly without overwhelming them with too much detail
Oxytocin May Forge Bonds Between Dads and Children
The latest research suggests the ‘love hormone’ could also help in treating conditions such as autism, schizophrenia and addiction that are triggered by disrupted relationships.
Don’t Eat Daddy’s Cookies: How to Talk to Your Kids About Pot
Explaining why pot is now like alcohol: okay for mom and dad, but not for kids
Raising Hispanic Kids in a ‘Build a Fence’ World
My daughters have never met Arizona Governor Jan Brewer — and it’s likely they have never even heard her name. That makes sense since they’re only 9 and 11. But even at their age, they’ve become familiar with Brewer’s — and …
Did Attachment Parenting Contribute to Mayim Bialik’s Divorce?
The actress says it didn’t, but we can’t help but wonder
