I strongly believe that understanding is more important than love, especially when it comes to parenting and intimate relationships. As a psychologist for more than 20 years, I can tell you that I ...

Every child is born with a unique temperament — their natural way of responding to the world. Temperament shapes how a child behaves, shows emotions and handles change. Temperament is not something ...

Most parents say it without thinking: “Say sorry.” It comes out during small fights, broken toys, spilled milk, and hurt feelings. The child says sorry, sometimes softly, sometimes quickly, and the ...

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. Neuroscience tells us that love is caused by ...