One of the scariest, most amazing, most intimidating numbers I've run across as a mother is 700. It's the number of new neural connections that a child's brain makes, per second, in the first years of ...

I cringe at the word “amazing” when used to describe parents. Let’s face it, parenthood is not for the weak and squeamish, and even on our best days as parents, we can fail one moment and succeed ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — When children enter the foster care system, some will live in a group setting with caretakers called "group home parents." These roles are vital as they become the ...

Join Metro Parent on May 1 for this free ParentEd Talk with mindfulness mavens Yaffa Maritz and Kelly Moore, Ph.D., LICSW. Whether you’re in the midst of your child’s meltdown in the grocery aisle or ...

When we consider parenting styles, our parents are the obvious role models. We bounce off of them, tending to try to replicate their approach or, if negative, drift towards the opposite. But ...

Collectively, the findings indicate that while punitive parenting raises the likelihood of bullying and victimization, ...

Teen Life Coach Desiree Panlilio joined Gayle Guyardo, the host of the global health and wellness show Bloom, to provide insightful guidance on strengthening the parent-teen relationship. Here are ...

Discover five easy and effective ways to strengthen sibling bond as a parent. Help your children build lasting connections ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Shelby County Juvenile Court and Porter-Leath are hoping for safer, healthier homes for children after celebrating their first-ever nurturing parent program graduation on Tuesday.