Written by guest author Michelle Ramos, Ph.D. In early childhood, parents play a critical role in helping their children develop their emotion regulation skills, that is, the skills to label, ...

Spread the loveIn the ever-evolving landscape of education, the role of parents has never been more crucial. As the foundation of a child’s learning journey, parents must take an active stance in ...

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 ...

Raising a child is no small task, and it often requires the support of a “village.” While many people view parenting as ...

A recent advisory from the United States Surgeon General has made it clear — parents and caregivers are burned out. When the tasks of the holidays are piled onto this baseline stress, it’s easy to see ...

When choosing a child care facility, parents should consider health practices, staff stability, and the safety of the ...

Depression in young people is often treated as an individual problem. But looking only at the child means that an important ...

Spread the loveThe phenomenon of helicopter parenting has taken on a new life in the digital age, particularly within the confines of college campuses. Recently, the University of Massachusetts ...

Helping parents manage stress could reduce the risk of obesity in young children, a new study has found. When parents are overwhelmed, family routines may suffer, unhealthy food choices increase, and ...