Parenting

Many parents choose sleep training to get their babies to sleep through the night. But the evidence supporting it is flawed

People are pulling their kids out of traditional education to learn while they travel. Data on educational success are limited, but there are other reasons to consider worldschooling

The predictive value of childhood screenings for autism and other conditions depends on how common the condition is, a limit that parents need to understand

Teens’ use of smartphones has been blamed for all manner of societal ills. So when should parents take the plunge and equip their kids with these devices?

Despite conflicting advice, letting your baby “cry it out” can help parents and babies alike

During the lockdown phase of the COVID pandemic, we indulged our toddler son. Years later, we wonder if his current behavior is normal or a result of that early isolation 

We still expect children to express emotions in gendered ways. It’s harmful and needs to stop

Teens are sending deepfake nude images of classmates to each other, disrupting lives. Schools, technology developers and parents need to act now

A 25-year study shows that teens who receive empathy from their parents give more empathy to their peers and, later, their own children

When teachers and parents talk to kids about having ADHD, autism or learning disabilities, they set them up for success

Developmental milestones help us understand when a child needs help, but meeting them early doesn’t necessarily predict long-term success

For some parents, bed-sharing is the only way their baby can sleep. Rather than talking to parents about how to do it safely, we try to pretend it doesn’t exist