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We kiss boo-boos, rub backs, give pep talks, do tuck-ins, applaud effort, listen endlessly, get everyone where they need to go—the whole nur

Why anxiety is increasingly common in kids, early warning signs—and the gentle fixes that help them

Experts aren’t sure why more kids than ever have anxiety disorders, though genetics and environment both have roles.

Meet the world’s leading expert on why kids build forts. What he’s learned is both fascinating and i

As moms and dads, we just barely need to nudge ’em…and turn ’em loose. They know what to do next.

Watching this toddler make coffee for his dad will change everything you think you know about what o

Imagine your child had hidden superpowers you’d somehow missed. Like, say, the ability to make your morning coffee and clean up afterward.

Have a kid who hates math? This just might be the answer.

I’ve always hated math. I’m bad at math. I still count on my fingers and can’t tell the “more-than” symbol from the one for “less than.”

Listen to these 3 moms talk to their toddlers. Guess who’s building the most brainpower.

Especially between ages 3 to 5, there seems to be a “gigantic window of opportunity when kids are especially receptive to learning new words

Is your child a late talker? Don’t be too quick to blame autism. It’s probably this.

Almost all kids with autism are late talkers—but not all late talkers have autism.

Moms: These 5 spot-on ways to connect with your son will keep him close (and make both of you happie

The biggest complaint Richard Platt hears from boys: “My mom doesn’t understand me.”What he hears from moms: “I can’t control him! I can’t t

For all the babies who hate tummy time…

Time out! A closer look at what’s involved in tummy time actually offers some much-needed chill about what we’re talking about here.

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