One of the joys of parenthood is watching your child reach milestones as they grow to become their own person: first laugh, first roll over, first steps. But one milestone parents really look forward ...

Good communication underpins happy and healthy family relationships, but communication is a two-way street, and many parents ...

Climate change is an incredibly important topic for everyone who calls the Earth their home. This issue already has or will affect every child in the world. Whether you are a parent, caregiver, ...

Ever wonder why your child seems to have the most to say right before bed? If your evenings are filled with chatter, you’re definitely not the only one. Kids often become more talkative at night, and ...

The “risks” of smartphone use have been a topic of discussion for some time. A recent study highlighted that smartphone use may impact mothers’ communication with their children. Evidence suggests ...

Ongoing violence, war and the media coverage that ensues can leave many of us feeling overwhelmed. When thinking about these events, it’s important to remember that they can affect people of all ages, ...

WELL, NO SECRET HERE, BUT KIDS ARE GROWING UP IN AN EVER EVOLVING DIGITAL AGE RIGHT NOW. YEAH, AND WHILE THEY’RE EXPLORING ONLINE, THEY MAY STUMBLE ACROSS SOME RISKS AND DANGERS. AND IT’S IMPORTANT ...

Dubai-based Priyamvada Padhye remembers the first and well, the last time she spoke back to her parents. When she was around 14, her mother once reprimanded her for not cleaning up her room. Inspired ...

The Hechinger Report covers one topic: education. Sign up for our newsletters to have stories delivered to your inbox. Consider becoming a member to support our nonprofit journalism. Parents know they ...

A few months ago one mom in our parenting group brought up the fact that her son had asked if all girls have to have babies. And then another mother told the story of her daughter asking how gay men ...

“Change is hard. It’s really hard to grow up.” Change can be hard - but talking with your child can help them better understand and manage life changes. In this video, a dad and daughter talk about ...