From building imaginary worlds in empty bedrooms to becoming adults who thrive in solitude, those quiet childhood hours weren't just passing time—they were secretly forging nine extraordinary traits ...

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 ...

Bilingual children outperform children who speak only one language in problem-solving skills and creative thinking, according to a new study. Researchers set lingual, arithmetical and physical tasks ...

Empathy is the ability to notice, understand and respond to another person’s feelings with care. It sits quietly at the ...

"Never Too Early: CPS with Very Young Kids," is set to release on March 29, 2024 and stream free on the Lives in the Balance website. It’s never too early to engage kids in the process of solving the ...

FAFO parenting or Fool Around and Find Out, urges children to learn through natural consequences rather than repeated ...

In Princeton, parents are coming together to host a community event on June 21, aimed at promoting screen-free activities that encourage family connection and education. This initiative reflects a ...

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 problem.