“Dad, where do babies come from?”
The opening line of Kia’s Super Bowl commercial doesn’t beat around the bush. The question spills forth during a car ride, making Dad’s eyes bug out before he quickly recovers and …
Parenting
Are You Guilty of ‘Oversharenting’? Why We Owe Our Kids Online Privacy
Everyone is a publisher, so parents run the risk of revealing too much about their children online
Q&A with Robin & Samantha Henig on Today’s Youth: Are the Kids All Right?
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?
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