Looking out for fear "We generally learn from our parents whether or not a new situation is safe. We observe how they behave or listen to their warnings. In the literature that's known as social fear ...

Home visitor programs are run by local governments and nonprofit organizations and are funded largely through a federal ...

Goals are important for kids and adults alike because they’re motivational. If we know where we want to go, we can find a path. But not all goals have the same impact on our emotional health.

AMES, Iowa – Adolescence is a time when many children may consider experimenting with alcohol or drugs. New research shows parents can reduce that risk by maintaining a healthy and open relationship ...

Some people believe that parenting doesn’t have that much influence on the child and adolescent’s development. After all, nature can predominate over nurture, and there are so many other factors ...

AMES, Iowa – Parents who are more anxious and emotional can impact the amount of violent video games their children play, according to new consumer research from Iowa State University. The study is ...