Teaching values like honesty, empathy, respect, and determination by age 10 helps children build a strong foundation for their future. Children learn best through observation, so consistently modeling ...

Children at age 7 often display an endearing mix of curiosity, creativity, and candor. Their honesty can feel both refreshing and, at times, disarmingly blunt. "I think your cooking smells weird," my ...

There’s no such thing as a “perfect parent,” but there are incredibly important ways for parents to show up for their kids — teaching them empathy, compassion, trust, respect, and honesty in ways that ...

Does your child view the world like a cup that is half empty? Recently my child returned from school and shared with us the worries of her friends about problems with school safety. Online news ...

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Whether it's a little white lie or a full-on denial, nearly everyone lies at some point, and children are no exception. Developmental psychologist and host of the "Mom Enough" ...

EHS hosted a thought-provoking "Coffee and Conversation" event with author Sarah Stitzlein on Nov. 20. The discussion, inspired by her book Teaching Honesty in a Populist Era: Emphasizing Truth in the ...

It is no coincidence this year’s race for Mead School Board is highly contested – as are many around the country. The board represents the only elected positions within a school district, and ...

While tiny, the lessons learned from children often shape parents in ways they don't expect. Without even trying, kids ...

Dear Amy: I live in a country that celebrates a tradition that I am, at best, uneasy with. It involves a bizarre ritual by which parents of small children routinely lie to them about the existence of ...