Parenting styles have become a major focus in child development research, especially as we learn more about their lasting impact on children's behavior and emotional well-being. Ongoing research ...

Are children born with an impulse to be social? It’s commonly believed that children are born, morally, as blank slates and must be taught from an early age to be prosocial. But while parents should ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Sign up for CNN’s Stress, But Less newsletter. Our six-part mindfulness guide will inform and inspire you to reduce stress while learning how to harness it. Mothers bear much of the ...

Understanding what's developmentally typical for your child's social-emotional growth is just the first step. Once you know what to expect at each age, the next question becomes: How can I actually ...

Raising children who grow into capable and accountable adults remains one of the most important goals for parents. Certain foundational skills help kids navigate life with confidence and maturity.

UNICEF supports parents and caregivers in Guatemala with training and skills that turn talking, hugging and play into powerful tools for early childhood development. Adolfo Chen and his son Leicher ...