When parents are shrewd enough to ask their kids specific thoughtful questions, they set the stage for their children to ...

While problem-solving skills are not taught directly in the classroom, they are part of everyday life building skills. It is important to provide children real world examples and some rationale behind ...

Children thrive when trusted to make decisions and experience the results of their choices. Overly controlling parenting can limit growth, while guided independence helps kids build resilience and ...

Family game nights have long been a cherished tradition, bringing people together around a table for laughter, competition, and bonding. But beyond the fun, these gatherings serve a deeper purpose: ...

Part of life is growing up from a child into an adult. It's a process in which we learn from our mistakes and work through our problems to get the skills necessary for the next part of our lives.

Kim Louis told the kids gathered at United Presbyterian Church of New Kensington to pretend they were on a tropical island, somewhere green and warm. Then imagine an impending snowstorm threatened to ...

I’m in a coffee shop when a young child dumps out his mother’s bag in search of fruit snacks. The contents spill onto the table, bench and floor. It’s a chaotic – but functional – solution to the ...

Kid-picked special interests are activities they do for sheer enjoyment. The "kid-picked" aspect is important—ultimately, the ...