Chore wars pit parents vs. kids — and each other — in a stubborn battle of wills over housework

They pretend not to hear me sometimes,” one mom told The Post of pushback from her two resistant kids, while another said she ...

Therapists say tension between parents and adult children often isn’t really about differing opinions—it’s these 9 emotional patterns both generations learned growing up

Growing up, disagreement may have been interpreted as defiance, disrespect, or disloyalty. So when adult children express different opinions later in life—about politics, parenting, relationships, or ...

Proud parents and kids rising to the occasion: Keeping it all in the family at South by Southwest

For married couples Kyra Sedgwick and Kevin Bacon with "Family Movie" and Mark Duplass and Katie Aselton with "Their Town," ...

Laughter matters: What the science says about the bond between parents and children

Scientists have long known that the bond between parent and child is vital to a child's social, emotional, and cognitive development. Secure attachment leads to better emotional regulation, healthier ...

If you want to raise 'stronger, more independent' kids, give them this: They need it 'now more than ever,' say psychologists

Many parents are trying so hard to protect their teen’s mental health that they’re accidentally stepping back from the role teens need most. Here's what two psychologists and parenting experts ...
Washington Examiner

Giving parents cash can help children — but not always

Family policy is in the news these days, as both Republicans and Democrats have become increasingly keen on spending money and tweaking policies for the benefit of parents and children. While ...
Cal Alumni Association

How Estranged Parents and Adult Children Can Heal

A recent Cornell study found that 27% of adults are estranged from a family member. Research from Ohio State finds that 26% of fathers are estranged from an adult child—and that fathers are 22% more ...
Psychology Today

Parents and Their Child’s Mental Health Recovery

This post was co-authored by Sierrah Hamilton. Parents today face unique challenges in engaging their children. Studies show that young people spend excessive amounts of time daily interacting with ...

These parents retired in their 30s and 40s while raising young kids. Here’s how they pulled off the impossible.

A new generation of money-minded parents is urging young people who want to start families to map a path to early financial independence so they can prioritize their families.
Los Angeles Times

Teachers have a right to tell parents if their child might be LGBTQ+, federal judge rules

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. California teachers can inform parents about a child’s gender identity at school. The ruling is a win for ...