How are our daughters supposed to grow up to be ‘Lean In’–worthy execs if most of the play mops and stoves are labeled for girls?
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Mothers To Follow (On Instagram) This Mother’s Day
How Single or Dual Parenting Affects Early Brain Development
It’s a study in mice, but results from an intriguing experiment suggests that having one or two parents can affect new nerve growth in the brain, and that male and females respond differently to these influences.
Little League’s Big Headaches: Helicopter Coaches
You’re asked a lot of questions when you’re an assistant coach for your son’s Little League team, as I was for two years, but with a new season underway I’m reminded that the two I heard most often last year were also the …
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Pediatric Group Supports Same-Sex Marriage
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says it’s “in the best interests” of the children.
Just Say No to Talking About Your Own Drug Use with Your Kids
Parents who talk to their kids about their own, past drug may not be helping their kids to avoid drugs.
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Hover No More: Helicopter Parents May Breed Depression and Incompetence in Their Children
A new study in the “Journal of Child and Family Studies” found that being overly involved in your grownup kids’ lives can do more harm than good
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Q&A: The (Unconventional) Secrets of Happy Families
Some of the best parenting advice may come from unusual places—the military, gamers and financial experts.
Good Boy: There’s a Better Way to Praise Your Kids
Encouragement and praise can come in many forms, and some ways are better for child development than others
How Parents Who Play Favorites Hurt the Entire Family
Parents try to be fair, but children pick up on subtle differences in the way they are treated.
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.
You Annoyed Me at Hello: Why Kids Still Need to Learn Manners
A perplexed parent asks the Emily Post Institute how children should address adults in an age of informality
The Other Awkward Talk You Need to Have with Your Kids
Want to teach your children about money? Start by including them in some of your financial decision-making. Here’s how
