A foot in the head, an elbow in the ribs…sharing even a roomy bed with a child sees parents kissing goodbye to a decent night’s sleep. There’s the familiar patter of feet down a hallway, as little ones make their nocturnal journey from their bed to yours in the dead of night. Whether it’s a …

All kids have the ability to develop mental muscle. We just have to teach them how to exercise their minds. In my 15 years as a psychotherapist, I’ve seen how many of today’s common parenting habits are robbing kids of mental strength. Giving up those unhealthy habits takes strength on the part of the parents, …

A groundbreaking scientific development means same-sex couples may soon be able to be biological parents. Last month, scientists in Britain announced a major breakthrough that means it may one day be possible to artificially produce sperm and eggs from human cells. A milestone has been passed on the way to producing sperm in a laboratory, …

Little explorers often ask questions that leave adults scratching their heads. The only thing you can do in such a situation is to pick your jaw up off the floor and google it. So here’s how to answer 14 of those tough questions. 14. Are adults better than kids? We teach our kids that “children“ …

It makes sense that late summer is the most popular time of year for births; lots of babies are conceived around Christmastime. But is there a certain time of day when most babies make their grand entrance to the world? Scientific American, the Centers for Disease Control, and Prevention teamed up for a study showing …