I’m the middle child with a sister who’s three years older and a brother who’s about the same years younger. Growing up, we ...

Preschool children who eat more ultra-processed foods show higher levels of anxiety, aggression, and behavioral difficulties.

New York subscribers got exclusive early access to this story in our Brooding newsletter. Sign up here to get it in your inbox. We attended a family wedding last weekend, and my kids were tasked with ...

Common games can support children's development if played the right way. Source: RDNE Stock Project / Pexels Building impulse control and communication skills can be fun. And many families probably ...

Nancy Jensen, second from left, looks on as her son Joe, 2, is given a special treat of a little TV time Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013 at their home in Seattle. Nancy was a participant in a new University of ...

Sleep can affect a child's attitude and behavior, as many parents can attest, but a consistent bedtime may be more influential than sleep quality or duration, according to a new publication authored ...

For some children, everyday demands such as "brush your teeth" or "time to get off of your computer game," can trigger intense anxiety and extreme resistance. When this type of response affects ...

When children struggle—whether through tantrums, withdrawal, aggression, or inattention—adults often rush to interpret the behavior. We diagnose, label, or frame ...

If seeing gentle parenting everywhere has been giving you the ick, don’t worry. A new trend is on the rise – ‘F–k Around and Find Out.” Known in 2025 as FAFO on social media, the parenting style ...

Everyone responds differently to their feelings, and anxiety can look different in everyone. Some people may appear fearful, shaky, or panicky. Some may respond with anger when they are forced to face ...