Sam was "helping with the dishes," loading the dishwasher soap dispenser, when his mother casually asked what he thought his friend Will might like for a birthday present. Sam was excited to give Will ...

As a parent of three adult kids, I’ve learned that one of the most valuable gifts you can give your child isn’t material—it’s the foundation of how they see themselves. Prioritizing your child’s ...

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When a child is upset, a lot of adults reach for the same reflexive line, “What’s wrong?” It sounds caring, but it can feel like an interrogation to a kid who is already overwhelmed. Instead of ...

When anxiety strikes, self-awareness can morph into toxic rumination. Here's how it can deepen your crisis instead of helping you solve it. Change can be deceptively complex and difficult to perceive ...

In a dimly lit community hall, in Tham Hin refugee camp, children sit attentively in rows on the floor. The air is filled with the hum of a pedestal fan and the soft whispers of excitement as children ...