Holiday chaos can fuel parents' stress and negative thinking about themselves and their family. Mindfulness protects parents from spiralling into negative thinking cycles and helps them respond calmly ...

Back-to-school shopping is in full swing, and parents might be wondering whether they should be getting their child a smartphone this year. Jonathan Haidt, author of “The Anxious Generation,” a book ...

It's tempting, isn't it? Your child is struggling with homework, and frustration is mounting. A few clicks, a quick query to ChatGPT, and poof—a perfectly worded answer appears. Tools like ChatGPT ...

Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is Toxic for Women and Girls — And How We Can Take It Back” was ...

Ever catch your child doing something that makes you pause and wonder if you should step in? Parenting is full of moments where your kid’s actions seem puzzling or even concerning. It’s easy to assume ...

It's not easy being a parent, and tech hasn't really made it any easier. A clear example: Deciding whether or not your child needs their own phone. While most experts suggest keeping kids offline and ...

Kids learn how to behave, speak, and interact with others from their parents — the first relationships and people they're surrounded by in their lives. However, they also tend to learn more nuanced ...

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They say blood is thicker than water, which is often a phrase used to indicate that you should be loyal to your family no matter what. But what if that family has barely BEEN family to you? What if ...