I am writing to note the misrepresentation of my position in a brief quote in “How She Does It: Tips From the Trenches” (The Chronicle, June 30). When I was interviewed, I spent half an hour ...

MINNEAPOLIS — One of the biggest challenges many parents face is trying to help their children get motivated to succeed in school, sports, music, the workplace, or life in general. We may try ...

“You don't start training a killer whale by hanging a bucket of fish 22 feet high and commanding Shamu to jump. Even though Shamu may want the fish, the proper connections have not yet been linked up ...

When it comes to homework, parents get burnt out hearing these hollow and suspicious words: "I did it at school," "They didn't give homework today," "It hardly counts for my grade," "My teacher never ...

Experts caution that praising children's innate abilities can backfire, fostering anxiety and a fear of failure. Instead, focusing on effort and strategies, known as 'process praise,' cultivates a ...

It may look like children are just playing-as they giggle, babble and analyze items that have caught their eye and sparked their curiosity. But they're actually engrossed in the important work of ...

When pediatrician Patricia Kapunan met with her seventh-grade patient, she asked her if she had discovered anything about herself last year, when she was learning remotely, that might help her learn ...

Introducing children to the concept of saving money is a crucial step in their financial education. A monthly savings ...

Readers of this column know that I am a big advocate of intergenerational relationships and, in particular, father-(adult) son activities as a source of inspiration for healthy living. I've used ...