JEWS REGULARLY RECITE a prayer called the V’ahavtah, which comes from Deuteronomy and Numbers. The word V’ahavtah means “and you shall love” and entreats us to love God with all our heart and soul. It ...

Nedra Glover Tawwab, author of the children’s book 'What Makes You Happy?,' shares how the holidays can help kids express their needs and why that matters.

Kicking a red rubber ball across the blacktop. Waving to a friend in a busy hallway. Trading snacks over a lunch table. These ...

The beloved Muppets are teaching children how to deal with complex emotions. — -- Big Bird and his "Sesame Street" buddies are taking on a new mission: helping kids learn to cope with stress and ...

Nonverbal language skill is very important in the development of relationships. Difficulties in nonverbal communication could short-circuit children’s attempts to connect with others to form ...

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Every parent dreams of seeing their child grow into a confident, happy, and successful person. But that growth begins early — between the ages of 5 and 10, when a child’s brain, behavior, and ...

Nikki Reed thinks it’s important to teach her and husband Ian Somerhalder’s kids about the importance of privacy — but not because they’re famous. “It’s a responsibility of parents to teach children ...