I am writing to note the misrepresentation of my position in a brief quote in “How She Does It: Tips From the Trenches” (The Chronicle, June 30). When I was interviewed, I spent half an hour ...

MINNEAPOLIS — One of the biggest challenges many parents face is trying to help their children get motivated to succeed in school, sports, music, the workplace, or life in general. We may try ...

Parent-teacher conferences are held at this time of the year. This can be a stressful time for both parents and children. When parents attend these meetings and learn that their child is not doing ...

Experts caution that praising children's innate abilities can backfire, fostering anxiety and a fear of failure. Instead, focusing on effort and strategies, known as 'process praise,' cultivates a ...

What’s on your summer reading list? While many adults have already planned their vacation and weekend reading, some forget that they can encourage their kids to join them. In fact, reading through the ...

Readers of this column know that I am a big advocate of intergenerational relationships and, in particular, father-(adult) son activities as a source of inspiration for healthy living. I've used ...

Recruiting Participants Ages 6-21 with Williams Syndrome! The UAB STARS Lab is conducting a research study to explore children's motivation to complete moderately challenging tasks and how this ...