Parents are often at fault, directly or indirectly, when children and teenagers become hooked on electronic media, playing video games or sending texts many hours a day instead of interacting with the ...

I once read that a child will follow their parent’s example more than their advice. Well, if that’s the case then what worse example could parents be teaching their children with the election of ...

You no longer have to 'tiptoe' over your life.

There is a way in which good and bad parents are the same. Inevitably, all parents are powerful models for their children. Parents, good and bad, provide their children with daily, repetitive examples ...

Parents, is this scenario familiar? You’re driving the kids home from school. As always, there’s plenty to do, plenty on your mind. You stop at a red light, grab your phone, and check your email, ...

Parents are more likely to punish their teen's risky behavior when there are younger kids in the family, driven by a desire to set a strict example for these siblings, says new game theory research ...

Parents trying to get their kids to eat fruits and vegetables can set the example by eating healthy themselves. The key is to introduce children to these foods early on, according to dietitians.

Watching children play can provide a glimpse into what life at home is like. When a 4-year old pretends a play block is a cell phone and texts and talks into the piece of wood, childcare workers get ...

Make them feel welcome through focused outreach, support during the transition to campus, and continuing activities for parents and kids. Example: The women’s-studies department at the University of ...