children

  • A grandfather and granddaughter play with blocks on the floor.
    families

    Early in pandemic, half a million kids moved in with grandparents

    About 460,000 children in the US moved in with grandparents in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers report.
  • A grandmother leans over to speak to her grandson while holding a plate with a cake on it.
    families

    Nearly 50% of parents and grandparents clash over raising kids

    Disagreements between parents and grandparents over issues like discipline and TV can strain relationships. Here's how families can ease tensions.
  • young girl with tablet (screen time concept)
    families

    Grandparents turn blind eye to kids’ screen time

    Grandparents are often more indulgent with kids when it comes to kids' screen time, research shows. A few ground rules can help.
  • Jewish father and son
    children

    What should Jewish kids learn about Israel?

    "We know an awful lot about how younger kids typically think about subjects like math but when it comes to Israel, we don't really know anything."
  • young girl gardening
    motivation

    These words make kids more helpful and persistent

    Asking a child "to help" rather than "be a helper" can encourage them to stick with a difficult job until it's done, new research shows.
  • marshmellow-eating girl (marshmellow tests concept)
    self-control

    ‘Marshmallow test’ may not pick out successful kids, after all

    The famous psychological experiment, meant to measure children's ability to delay gratification, isn't the best way to predict later behavior or personality.
  • pencil on paper (homeschooling concept)
    children

    Homeschooling oversight varies wildly

    Two experts discuss homeschooling and the law in light of last week's discovery of 13 siblings living in poor conditions at a private home registered as a school.
  • little girl looking in the mirror
    self-image

    Belief in success predicts how kids do in math and reading

    Kids' self-concept of their abilities in reading and math can affect how they do in those subjects—regardless of their level of achievement.
  • boy holding onto dad's arms
    children

    Training benefits families of kids with limited speech

    An online training program gives the parents and siblings of children with limited speech tools for better communication.
  • young child writing
    education

    How parents can help kids build study skills at home

    "Fostering home-school partnerships that enhance and extend the experience of the learner can lead to life-long habits that foster success."
  • girl with hand on mouth looks pensive
    children

    Failure can knock self-worth surprisingly early

    Failure can instill discouragement in children sooner than previously thought, research shows.
  • mom and daughter hug
    parents

    Guilting your kids can work, but do it right

    When kids misbehave, is guilting them a good parenting strategy? It depends, say researchers.