A consistent bedtime may be more important to a child's ability to control their emotions and behavior than the duration or quality of their sleep, according to a new publication. Sleep can affect a ...

Watching a child grow is one of life’s greatest joys. Their first words, first steps, and the way they slowly begin to form bonds and understand social cues are all a part of a profound developmental ...

Parenting styles have become a major focus in child development research, especially as we learn more about their lasting impact on children's behavior and emotional well-being. Ongoing research ...

A good number of adult clients I’ve seen in therapy over the years were called selfish as children. That early label seems to be so sticky, it haunts people who received it even many decades ago.

Your teen's sleeping habits may affect how their brain functions, according to new research from the University of Georgia published in Brain and Behavior. And lack of quality sleep may put kids at ...

Any parent will tell you that raising a child isn't easy. While the experience can be filled with joy and love and fulfillment, emotional, financial, and marital stress will present challenges to any ...

Children’s self-esteem is not accidental. Experts explain which phrases strengthen emotional security and leave lasting ...

In his autobiography Confessions, the North African theologian and philosopher Augustine of Hippo looks back at his early childhood. He recalls the time when he stole an enormous quantity of pears, ...