Parents, does this scenario sound familiar to you? You're at the grocery store and your four-year-old starts screaming because they want you to buy them candy. For a myriad of reasons — they're crying ...

Getting children to talk openly is a challenge for parents. Simple questions often yield predictable answers. Research shows ...

Ten years ago, Profs. Ariel Kalil and Susan Mayer co-founded the Behavioral Insights and Parenting (BIP) Lab at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy to better understand the ...

In my previous post, we explored the science behind your child’s endless questions and why our instinct to provide quick answers often backfires. Now let’s talk about what actually works. Supporting ...

The programs are an outgrowth of the awareness of the importance of the first 3 years in a child’s intellectual, emotional ...

Source: Carl Pickhardt Ph. D. A high school student in Australia wrote with five good project questions about growing up as an only child, seeking answers which might help parents appreciate some ...

Over the last several years, many researchers in early childhood education have focused on the amount of screen time that children receive each day and how it may affect their learning or development.

As a parent, connecting with your child at the end of each school day should be more than just a casual conversation. It should be a valuable opportunity to strengthen your bond, understand their ...