According to a new article by 'The New York Times,' parents do have favorite kids — but that favoritism may be detrimental Getty Playing favorites is a dangerous game, especially in parenting — but we ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. California teachers can inform parents about a child’s gender identity at school. The ruling is a win for ...

Like many people, I was struck by the heartbreaking irony of Hollywood director Rob Reiner’s death—that a man who had achieved so much, and tried so hard, couldn’t save his own son. Sadly, his story ...

Narcissistic parents have no shame in treating their children in cruel, belittling ways. Instead of being concerned about the negative impact they are having on their kids, they are more concerned ...

A recent Cornell study found that 27% of adults are estranged from a family member. Research from Ohio State finds that 26% of fathers are estranged from an adult child—and that fathers are 22% more ...

After college, my parents and I continued to relate in the same way we had when I was young. The mismatch pushed me to change my relationship with my parents. We became best friends in the process.

I've taught elementary school for 10 years and have led many parent-teacher conferences. Focusing on strengths, needs, and social-emotional factors can give a better sense of progress. Establishing ...

Older parents can take advantage of a little-known Social Security benefit that could help them maximize total lifetime benefits, experts said. If you’re at least 62, you may be able to claim Social ...

Saying the right thing isn’t always easy, and it can prove even more difficult when it comes to parenting. But Sarah Lebovitz Suria, a licensed psychologist and parenting and school strategist has ...

PUYALLUP — Bailey Hazzard, 25, and her toddler, Finnley, go to school on the same campus. Hazzard wants to be a labor and delivery nurse. This spring, she started studying at Pierce College and hopes ...

Screen time has long been a hot topic for parents. Many think that parenting has gotten harder over the years, with technology being a key reason why. Between the rise of AI, the staying power of ...