Being asked out as a joke is something all types of kids experience ... inherent otherness. This “game” can easily become a catalyst for future trust and self-esteem issues.

Early screen time for young kids can set the stage for a sedentary life with an increased risk of obesity and heart disease.

For some, feelings of jealousy or competition don't end in childhood; they carry into adulthood, subtly affecting their ...

Adverse impressions of one’s body image may result in diminished self-esteem, psychological problems ... Moreover, the social ...

One sad way childhood was never the same after the 1980s was a heightened sense of paranoia caused by the stranger-danger phenomena. Beginning in the late 1970s, there was an increase in public ...

A compliment can brighten someone's day at any age—a "great job" from Dad after a T-ball game (win or lose ... crucial for building a child’s self-esteem, confidence and sense of self-worth ...

In a similarly protective fashion, many parents today are more cognizant of protecting both their children’s emotional and ...

Alabama prisons have a horrible reputation. Officials are trying to better that reputation by creating two new playgrounds to improve visitations.

Studies for years have revealed how RVing provides many physical and mental health benefits to living an active outdoor ...

One of the more significant challenges we face as parents is making sure our kids are growing at a healthy rate.