"I just don't believe that kids learn to do what's right by us giving them hugs. The only reason I ever did my homework was the strap waiting if I brought home a bad report card." —Jack Source: iStock ...

Ten years ago, Profs. Ariel Kalil and Susan Mayer co-founded the Behavioral Insights and Parenting (BIP) Lab at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy to better understand the ...

Are children born with an impulse to be social? It’s commonly believed that children are born, morally, as blank slates and must be taught from an early age to be prosocial. But while parents should ...

How do kids develop a sense of right and wrong? Have you ever wondered why some people stand up for what's right while others struggle to make good choices? Psychologist Lawrence Kohlberg had the same ...

Want your kids to be emotionally intelligent with good people skills? Child psychologist Reem Raouda has studied more than ...

Most parents want to do right by their children, but miss crucial emotional skills that could change their child’s entire life trajectory. Here’s how parents can raise “emotionally intelligent” kids.