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A reminder about being present, courtesy of a phone-free trip to the Grand Canyon.

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They may be young, but our kids have a lot to teach us when we slow down and listen.

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Many doctors prescribe medication for teen anxiety, but an integrative developmental and behavioral pediatrician offers these natural therapies.

Four experts weigh in on child and family behavior amid the global pandemic.

Corporate campaigns targeted kids and helped to create our obesity crisis.

Many children simply don’t have fun playing sports anymore. Here’s a plan to reverse the “adultification” of youth athletics.

Access to green space during childhood may lower the incidence of mental-health issues later on, according to a recent study.

The stress gap between men and women may be growing, according to recent research. Here are three ways to manage stress — for everyone.

We all need a break to recalibrate. How I’m using my timeouts for self-care.

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Most people around the world share their beds with an infant. If you choose to do this, James McKenna, PhD, offers some tips to be as safe as possible.

There are numerous benefits to eating together as a family. Here are some tips to make it happen.

Why Silicon Valley tech execs limit their own children's screen time.

The reproductive psychiatrist who is popularizing the term “matrescence” shares how we can have a more honest conversation about the emotional challenges of motherhood.

The key is advance planning — and letting go of expectations.

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Four tips to get your kids moving.

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