Emotional smarts

Navigating the rocky road of girls’ friendships

Parents feel anguish, too, as their daughters negotiate the social minefield of popular girls and other cliques.

What to do when the kids are fighting

You want the bickering to stop now, but here's why it's worth listening when your kids fight.

How to use a Meta-Moment

Next time you want to yell at your kids, try this instead.

Teaching manners and empathy to preschoolers

Sometimes, sorry, please, and thank you seem like the hardest words for your little one to utter. But the real goal, according to experts, is your child's empathy and kindness.

When parents disagree | Through a child's eyes

Mom's rules or Dad's rules? Faced with two very different parenting styles, this boy makes a surprising insight.

Books that explore feelings for 2nd to 3rd grade

Did you know building your child's vocabulary can help academically as well as socially? Use these books to explore a range of feeling words with your second and third grader.