As children grow into adults and learn the value of their own independence, thei relationship with their parents naturally evolves as well. They no longer need to tell their parents where they're ...

Most parents have rolled their eyes at their kids at some point when they were little. Whether because their kids got glue in their hair or left their dishes in the sink, a parent can get easily — and ...

Children and adolescents in the U.S. today reap the benefits of decades of medical and psychological research. We are able to diagnose and effectively treat mental health conditions to a degree that ...

Many parents have the goal of raising an independent child. After all, raising kids who can eventually live on their own is one of the end goals for many families. At first, you might cheer on your ...

Parents can easily feel overwhelmed when children say things such as, “I wish I was dead,” “I hate my sister,” or “I’m going to kill you.” These words can easily arouse feelings of terror, rage, worry ...

The term “narcissist” has popped up a lot more often over the past few years thanks to social media awareness, leading many people to suspect that they might know a narcissist or two. In some cases, ...

My daughter couldn't tie her shoes until she was 9 because she had no interest before that. I only teach my children things when they show an interest in that task. That means they're behind in some ...

DEAR ABBY: I am one of the younger children of eight. One sister is deceased, which leaves seven of us to care for our father, who has had dementia since our mother passed. The four oldest are retired ...

TikTok user dominiece_ replied to a childless woman who asked mothers if their kids are worth it in a now-viral video Meredith Wilshere is a Society and Culture writer at PEOPLE. Her work has ...