School’s out for summer, and after the year we've had, it's tempting to let kids run lose and forget about learning.

What’s wrong with a summer of letting kids drink from the garden hose and watch movies in their pajamas? As it turns out, there’s a compelling... More

How to reduce your mental load and improve your relationship

It’s 6 p.m. on Friday night. It's been a long week. You sit at the table for family dinner. You’re ready to leave work and the chaos of the week behind — to relax and, finally, connect with your... More

A preference for one parent is normal but can hurt — here is how to handle the situation

“I don’t want you. I want Daddy!” “Mommy is nicer than Daddy.” “I wish I had a different Mom.” As hard as it may be to hear these things, a child favoring... More

Education is the bedrock of development, the success of a child in school or anywhere is largely a product of good parenting. The home as the first place of contact and school to a child is where his lesson starts, his outlook and personality, values are better nurtured and... More