“Praise, encouragement and kind words are an essential part of our everyday communication with our children across all ages,” says Dr. Cheryl Rode, director of clinical operations at the San Diego ...

The words you choose matter a lot in parenting. Your kids are impressionable, and language (words) embodies thought, which is why choosing the right words of encouragement matters. As a parent, you ...

Kids listen. They might not seem like they're paying attention all the time, but they are tuned in to the words, phrases and tone their parents use. They carry those things with them throughout their ...

There's a report from our CBS affiliate in Arizona. It says that an 11 year-old-girl dodge a possible kidnapping by simply asking a would-be kidnapper for the "code word." As parents you want to keep ...

These jokes and one-liners will tickle the punny bone of kids and kids-at-heart of all ages. Puns for kids are a type of humor that’s guaranteed to make you chuckle. Puns are so funny because they use ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- A baby's first words are often Mama or Dada, but new research by a Florida State University psychology professor delves into how children build on these early words to create a ...

Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to gather, share gratitude, and have fun—and what better way to add to the excitement than with a Thanksgiving-themed word search puzzle! These puzzles are a perfect ...

I'm a mom of a 9-year-old and a 6-year-old who used to fight frequently. I've introduced safe words into our lives so it's easy for everyone to know when to stop. While safe words are usually ...

To succeed in school and beyond, children need to build a robust vocabulary. Kids learn a lot from the adults in their lives and there are many ways you can help your child learn new words. We reached ...