Limiting screen time for kids is essential for supporting children's cognitive skills and social development, encouraging learning, and exploring life beyond digital devices. Excessive digital ...

Having a routine but not overplanning, getting them involved with chores and making sure you have time just for you can all help you stop being overwhelmed Sign up here to get the whole series ...

Every parent has been on the receiving end of a one-word answer. You ask your kid how their day was, and they generously offer that it was “fine,” “good,” or “OK.” It probably triggers your own single ...

When a child is struggling, a parent's instinct is often to try to talk them through it. But when children are overwhelmed, their stress response kicks in. In those moments, they can't focus on your ...

In the wake of the distressing sexual abuse allegations against Melbourne childcare worker Joshua Dale Brown, many parents are feeling anxious. If you're a parent or a carer with a child who attends ...

When do I tell them someone close to them has an incurable illness? How do I tell them? How much information should I give them? Tell different aged kids together? Unclear prognosis, so what to tell ...

Sometimes large groups or busy playgrounds can overwhelm shy children. Organizing small playdates with one or two children can be more comfortable and effective. In a calm (and familiar) setting, your ...

As hostilities escalate in the Middle East and the wider region, children may see and hear about the conflict in the news or in real life, leading to feelings of anxiety and fear, and needing parents' ...

Angela J. Narayan receives funding from the National Academy of Medicine and the American Psychological Association. As a child, I loved being the center of attention. So it was a problem when my baby ...