Parents often wonder: is music just a fun extra or is it truly essential for children? Studies suggest it is far more than entertainment. Music strengthens neural pathways for focus, memory, and ...

FAFO parenting says let kids face the consequences of their actions rather than intervening. This social media trend reflects shifts in social norms about parenting. Does it work?

Experts tell Newsweek why parents should let kids make mistakes, learn from experience, and even face a few natural consequences.

Millions tuned in to "NCIS: Los Angeles" to watch Special Agent G. Callen (Chris O'Donnell) and Special Agent Sam Hanna (LL Cool J) solve crimes, but the friendship between Callen and Hanna was a huge ...

As parents, we spend so much time helping our kids succeed on the outside — teaching them words, setting routines, and encouraging good behavior. But there's one skill that quietly shapes whether they ...

Forget buried pirate treasure along the Gulf Coast—savvy Mississippians know the real bounty awaits at America’s Thrift Stores in Biloxi, where $40 can fill an entire shopping cart with yesterday’s ...

Twenty-five dollars in Hawaii typically disappears faster than shave ice on a hot day—maybe a modest breakfast, a souvenir keychain, or a fraction of a tank of gas. But step through the doors of this ...

In the field of psychology, attachment theory proposes that interpersonal experiences early in life should shape how people ...

Learn how permissive parenting can create confusion in children, why consistency and boundaries matter, and how combining ...

The brains of humans understand the world by recognizing patterns. Patterns as simple as a line drawing to complex math/arithmetic figures. The brain processes patterns in language, music, quilting, ...

We know that children need the basics — nutritious food, clean air, and safe places to learn and live. But to really thrive, ...

Liz Kocan has spent the last 20 years covering TV, entertainment and working behind the scenes in digital production. While at VH1.com, she won a Webby Award and was nominated for a Shorty Award as a ...