Parenting

During the summer, kids can forget some of what they learned during the school year. They recover quickly, but here are some tips to stem the slide

The kids are out of school, and some of the pressures may be off. Here’s how you can further connect with them to make next year a little easier

New research highlights the risks and occasional rewards of parental perfectionism

The newest generation of superheroes are complex, irreverent and exactly what our kids need

Research has shown ways parents can help children cope with the stressors of modern life

Data from 300,000 births reveal how essential biological measurements are altered by carrying and delivering a baby

A new study finds that when young kids find loopholes, or sneaky work-arounds, for instructions, they must apply advanced social and language skills

Too few people get diagnosed and treated for postpartum depression. But a blood test could change that

In many cultures, men are not involved with hands-on childcare. But biology tells us we are perfectly capable of doing so

Teens have access to vastly more potent cannabis than their parents had at their age. Parents need to understand the risks, including psychosis

Future-oriented thinking, rather than careening from moment to moment, can help parents have more meaningful moments with their children

Early cultural exposure can influence kids’ ideas about gender and STEM in significant ways