But I've started paying closer attention to the things I said and say when my kids are upset, and I've realized that a lot of the phrases I reach for—the ones I heard growing up, the ones that feel ...

Parenting can be hard and can feel especially overwhelming when children have strong emotions, such as anger, frustration or excitement, that they are not always able to regulate on their own.

Most parents want to do right by their children, but miss crucial emotional skills that could change their child’s entire life trajectory. Here’s how parents can raise “emotionally intelligent” kids.

This piece is part of Scientific American's column The Science of Parenting. For more, go here. A couple of years ago I was at the ophthalmologist with my six-year-old daughter. The optician asked me ...

Nonverbal language skill is very important in the development of relationships. Difficulties in nonverbal communication could short-circuit children’s attempts to connect with others to form ...

Genuine gratitude goes beyond saying thank you, involving recognizing kindness and valuing effort. Parents can foster this by highlighting the effort behind received items, encouraging action-based ...

Dr Mutch’s research follows children through the immediate aftermath of disasters and into the longer-term recovery phase. Rather than viewing children solely as victims, the book highlights how they ...

Here's why it can be such a challenge.