Q&A: What could cause a 7-year-old girl to become overly affectionate?
Psychologist Eleanor Mackey answers a reader’s question about why her daughter has suddenly become overly affectionate with her soon-to-be stepdad.
When your teen wants to babysit
Dr. Ivor Horn provides advice for parents of teens who want to babysit.
How to talk to your teen about smoking
Nicotine can harm the developing adolescent brain, which continues to develop until age 25. This is one of many reasons why you should talk to your child about tobacco and e-cigarette use.
Seven questions parents ask about winter safety
During the winter, getting enough exercise is one of the first areas we overlook, but it’s critically important for strengthening growing hearts and lungs and preventing obesity.
Preventing and managing gift jealousy among siblings
Children’s National psychologist Eleanor Mackey, PhD, explains gift jealousy and offers tips for parents on preventing and managing gift jealousy among siblings.