Teaching children that they can say “no” is one of the most important lessons we can give them for their adult lives. From a ...

Each morning, I watch my children climb onto the bus with their backpacks bouncing, and I whisper the same prayer every parent knows: bring them home safely. In America, that prayer feels too fragile, ...

Across living rooms, group chats, and holiday tables, a surprisingly emotional debate is unfolding: should children be expected to hug relatives, or should they get to opt out without consequences.

For many of us, the holiday season involves gatherings with extended family. Ideally, such get-togethers are fun and easy, but for some of us they can be stressful. As a pediatrician, I’d like to ...