Human emotional development is deeply embedded in social and cultural contexts, yet much of our scientific understanding is ...

In Western cultures, adolescence is often viewed as a time of rebellion and irresponsibility. A new article published in the journal Child Development Perspectives synthesized recent research on ...

We all want to raise happy, healthy children. Most parents hope their children will be successful academically and ...

Growing up in a world that is home to multiple languages, values, and traditions, children often find themselves navigating cultural barriers that influence their development. Differences in parenting ...

Siblings raised under the same roof can grow into very different people. Explore how culture, birth order, and family ...

Conversations about the differences between girls and boys—and between women and men—often make people uneasy. Some fear that ...