The Science of Parenting

I’m an education researcher and a parent. Here are some factors to consider in picking the best possible school for your child

By understanding warning signs and talking to your child, parents can help reduce the risk of teen suicide

More and more kids are turning to artificial intelligence chatbots for social interaction. We are scrambling to understand the pros and cons of their use

Studies show that writing or expressing what we are feeling can help adults mentally and physically. Kids are no different

Kids crave approval from their peers. Chatbots offer an alternative to IRL relationships, but they can come at a price

Being conscientious will serve kids in the long run. Here are some tips to help them learn that trait

During the summer, kids can forget some of what they learned during the school year. They recover quickly, but here are some tips to stem the slide

The kids are out of school, and some of the pressures may be off. Here’s how you can further connect with them to make next year a little easier

I study social media for a living. Here’s what parents need to know so that kids can use it safely and productively

The newest generation of superheroes are complex, irreverent and exactly what our kids need

Thanks to faulty artificial intelligence, deepfakes and plain bad actors, children encounter a lot on the Internet that isn’t true. Here’s how to help them spot it

Research has shown ways parents can help children cope with the stressors of modern life