Parenting is tough. If you have ever responded to your child’s inappropriate behavior or actions in a way that has left you feeling less than awesome, I guarantee you are not alone. Researchers have ...

These statements can lead to issues down the road, like anxiety and emotional regulation problems.

Every December, stressed-out parents joke about it. A defiant toddler scribbles on the wall and suddenly someone mutters, “Santa’s bringing you coal this year.” For generations, the threat has been ...

Kids who spent a lot of time on games were particularly at risk. And 6-to-10-year-olds were more likely to develop socioemotional problems than children age 5 or younger. What’s more, kids who ...

Today's New York Times carried an important Op Ed piece by Mike Males and Meda-Chesney Lind called The Myth of Mean Girls. The impetus for the piece was the horrible case of a 15 year old Irish ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4) — With kids nearing the end of their first month back to school, Wedgwood Christian Services offers tips on modeling positive behavior at home. “It’s really important for ...

Editor’s note: Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over the Influence: Social Media Is Toxic for Women and Girls — And How We Can Take ...