A nationwide crafts project may help children around the country to learn about and cope with the shooting tragedy
Childhood
Toddlers’ Early Language Skills May Influence Later Anger Management
Communication may help toddlers cope better with emotions in pre-school
Bullying over Food Allergies
Kids can be cruel to one another for all sorts of reasons. Children who are too fat or too thin or those who have few friends are commonly targeted by schoolyard bullies, but new research finds that children with food allergies …
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
Trying to Make Sense of Tragedy: Why the Sandy Hook Shooting Is So Painful for All of Us
The survivors of the Sandy Hook tragedy: how children and families are coping
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
Childhood Obesity Rates Drop Slightly In Some Cities: What Are They Doing Right?
Finally, a little good news concerning the nation’s rising obesity rates: rates among children in some cities and states are starting to drop.
D Is for Divorce: Sesame Street Tackles Another Touchy Topic
How do you teach preschoolers about divorce? If you’re Sesame Street, the answer is simple: very, very carefully.
One Girl’s Quest to Make the Easy-Bake Oven More Boy-Friendly
Cooking isn’t just for girls, so culinary-inspired toys shouldn’t be either, says McKenna Pope
Did Attachment Parenting Contribute to Mayim Bialik’s Divorce?
The actress says it didn’t, but we can’t help but wonder
Autism and Air Pollution: The Link Grows Stronger
Studies continue to suggest that in utero exposure to pollution can raise the risk of autism