Research shows helping your kids grow up to be happy, fulfilled, and independent is relatively straightforward.

Ten years ago, Profs. Ariel Kalil and Susan Mayer co-founded the Behavioral Insights and Parenting (BIP) Lab at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy to better understand the ...

Parents, does this scenario sound familiar to you? You're at the grocery store and your four-year-old starts screaming because they want you to buy them candy. For a myriad of reasons — they're crying ...

Getting children to talk openly is a challenge for parents. Simple questions often yield predictable answers. Research shows ...

In my previous post, we explored the science behind your child’s endless questions and why our instinct to provide quick answers often backfires. Now let’s talk about what actually works. Supporting ...

The programs are an outgrowth of the awareness of the importance of the first 3 years in a child’s intellectual, emotional ...