How early ADHD treatment escalates into polypharmacy, why skills matter more than pills, and what must change to protect children’s mental health and long-term development.

If seeing gentle parenting everywhere has been giving you the ick, don’t worry. A new trend is on the rise – ‘F–k Around and Find Out.” Known in 2025 as FAFO on social media, the parenting style encourages kids to ‘find out’ the natural ...

Measles kills between 1 and 3 out of every 1,000 children infected with the viral disease. But even for those who survive the illness, the long-term consequences of measles can be serious. Long after a person recovers from their acute infection, their ...

As I wrote in a previous post, deciding to divorce is a difficult decision. Concluding whether to stay or go is often complicated by the presence of children, with folks often noting that “We’re staying together for the kids,” or “Once they go to ...

Single parenthood has risen dramatically in the United States over time. Today, 34% of all children live in a single parent household, up from 9% in 1960. There are regrettable negative consequences of these statistics, as The Bulwark’s Mona Charen notes ...

This parenting style lets kids experience natural consequences, so long as they're safe. Child development experts explain the benefits and drawbacks.

Bubby and Matilda both suffered life-altering injuries after their families were reported to Child Protective Services, according to a pair of lawsuits. Their stories are two of many.