While today's parents embrace gentle parenting and encourage their kids to express themselves emotionally, they also want them to be independent. That's why we're seeing things like realistic pretend ...

Covering back-to-school expenses such as shoes and headphones can be daunting enough without your child asking for costly brand-name items. "This time of year is already a tough time for families," ...

Back-to-school shopping often starts with a familiar list: notebooks, backpacks, clothing and shoes. But for parents, the expenses do not necessarily stop once the first bell rings. Sports, clubs, ...