Family Life Articles

For the past 70 years, scientists in Britain have been studying thousands of children through their lives to find out why some end up happy and healthy while others struggle. It's the longest-runni...

Scientific research shows that experiences can affect whether and how genes are expressed. Nature vs. Nurture is no longer a debate—it's nearly always both!

Ten reasons why parents should offer the gift of a smartphone-free childhood

Expat parents have parallel experiences to their children – in the same places, but qualitatively different. When parents (and other adults) recognise the difference...

Free Hess, a pediatrician and mother in Ocala, Fla., discovered suicide instructions spliced into several videos from the popular Nintendo game Splatoon.

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The top books on helping kids overcome anxiety and worry for children, teens, and parents.

The transition to college can be emotionally challenging. Learn the signs of depression and what you can do to help your child cope.

Teenage depression — Find out how to help prevent teenage depression.

A recent national survey found that a third of boys thought society expects them to “be a man” and “suck it up” when they feel sad or scared. Another third said they believed they should “hide...

It can be hard to tell the difference between normal childhood behavior and signs of mental illness. Find out what to look for and when to take action.

In this blog post, Andrea Sears conducts a further analysis of the results of a "returned misisonary" survey, examining how family factors influence missionary attrition. 

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