A philosopher argues that children benefit both from the Santa fiction and from the eventual realisation that it’s not true.

I reviewed philosophers’ views on the ethics of deception and applied them to parental lies.

The brain science behind the power struggle between parents and their children.

Parenting’s ultimate goal is raising healthy, happy, successful children. Figuring out how to keep parenting once the kids are adults is just another transition.

Early exposure to harsh parenting during preschool years can have widespread effects on the organization of the entire brain’s communication.

A new study suggests that interactions between caregivers and their children may serve as practice for new social situations for kids.

Researchers have detected a human genetic variant that influences the chance of having a daughter.

The quality of a child’s attachments to caregivers influences healthy development. And most kids with difficult temperaments do form secure attachments with their parents.

Screen use has a PR problem, and many parents feel guilty about how much time they and their children spend on it. Examining that guilt could help you make changes and improve your family dynamics.