When I teach self-compassion to kids in schools, I do an exercise in which kids imagine that a friend of theirs has lost or broken something special. How would they respond to their friend? I then ask ...

Self-assessments encourage students to reflect on their skills, knowledge, learning goals, and progress in a course. These practices can range from quick, low-stakes check-ins on lecture content to in ...

In parenting discussions, “self-regulation” often pertains to temper tantrums, behavioral issues, and child development. Dawn ...

For two kids who share so much of their DNA, my children couldn’t be more different in their displays of self-confidence. My 7-year-old recently got toothpaste on her dress while brushing her teeth, ...

Nearly half of teenagers report being online nearly constantly, according to a recent survey by the Pew Research Center. And “screen-time” is pervasive among younger children, surveys show. There’s no ...

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Children shouldn’t speak with companion chatbots because such interactions risk self harm and could exacerbate mental ...

Anyone with kids knows that the outdoors can be the antidote to plenty of parenting woes: The rumble of a sidewalk puts a baby to sleep in a stroller, a few minutes in the dirt helps cool off toddler ...

The path to leadership excellence is challenging and rewarding, requiring a deep understanding of oneself and the impact one has on others. The essence of leadership profoundly resonates with the ...