There’s no perfect way to raise children. But if you’re despairing because of unruly kids, adopting some Japanese parenting ...

When the toddler tantrum starts, parents need help. And while there are various tools out there to help kids cope with feeling anxious or overwhelmed, one of the most effective may be sitting in your ...

Author Lisa Katayama is sharing her top parenting tips influenced by Japanese culture ...

Being a parent has become an increasingly harder job, especially as anxiety levels keep rising, even among the youngest kids. As child and family therapists, over the years, we've worked with ...

Setting clear boundaries and expectations with your kids can prevent repeated frustrations and misunderstandings. • ...

Why balance matters: Autonomy without connection can feel unsafe, while structure without choice can stifle growth. The sweet spot helps kids feel both capable and cared for. Practical daily tweaks: ...

Don’t take the bait. When your kids start acting up, the best way to de-escalate is to “do nothing,” a parenting expert has revealed. And it’s not about ignoring them — it’s about taking a beat to get ...

A Rhode Island middle school art teacher has introduced her certified therapy cat Pinecone into the classroom at least twice ...

Guest columnist Mary Macias is the CEO and co-founder of Footpath Foundation, which works to give kids greater access to the outdoors. Footpath will celebrate its 10-year anniversary on Oct. 23 with a ...

We all know that healthy children learn better. And health care issues keeping kids home will only make achieving our region's needed outcomes more difficult, write Michael Horne and Abigail Williams.

Author Lisa Katayama explains why adopting Japanese parenting principles can nurture more well-behaved, creative children.