A study in eight countries suggests steps any parent can take to help shape their children into resilient adults who see the ...

New research shows that the social and academic environments of high school can leave a lasting imprint on adult body weight.

A recent sociological study explored how children's health habits are shaped by their families and communities and how those ...

Learn the essential habits—including family traditions, accountability, and support—that your children will remember most ...

In “Second Life,” the journalist Amanda Hess navigates the stratified landscape of contemporary reproductive technology.

Early habits shape future leaders by fostering decision-making, communication, problem-solving, teamwork, and resilience.

Parents have long been warned against too much sugar in a child's diet, but recent research highlights just how far-reaching ...

A simple act like a hug and how frequently you hug, can set your child up for the future and the difference can be seen even among identical twins, per a study.

Seeking justice on your child's behalf? Here's how your version of standing up against the "schoolyard bully" can land you in ...

Parents, you can do only so much. In "The Family Dynamic," author Susan Dominus explains how sibling relationships shape ...