Adults spend a lot of time teaching children how to behave. Say “please.” Say “thank you.” Be kind and compassionate. But ...

As parents and professionals continue to address the problem of bullying among young people, experts advise that fostering compassion in young people is among the best ways to prevent verbal, physical ...

Kids need to see themselves reflected in what they read. Books add to their understanding of how they view themselves. It also helps them explore the world, and how they want to interact with it. As a ...

When a child throws a full-blown tantrum over a minor setback, you might be tempted to respond with tough love. But the key to raising kids who grow up to be mentally strong, resilient adults is to ...

While there’s no such thing as a perfect parent, the best ones show up for their kids, teaching them empathy, compassion, trust, respect, and honesty in ways that add value to their lives, even into ...

Growing up in a low-income immigrant family, my parents parented for survival. I am raising my children differently by teaching them about financial literacy and self-compassion. This comes with ...

In a world riddled with selfishness, greed, crime and other ills, sometimes it's hard to remember that there are many, many good people in our own backyard and across the globe. Surely one of the best ...

As I sit on our backyard swing and watch my 6-year-old son and 2-year-old daughter play, I cannot help but think that the way I parent is different from how my immigrant parents raised me. They ...