Family Life Articles

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

You can provide safe video chat for your kids. They can enjoy building close relationships with loved ones and avoid dangerous people and situations with these rules.

By: Jen Ferguson

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!

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

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

We are an independent nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of children struggling with mental health and learning disorders.

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.

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

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

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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