His disappearance 33 years ago had a profound impact on American life, but the number of cases of child abductions has remained stable, and exceptionally rare
Family
The Mythical ‘Choice’ of the Stay-at-Home Mom
The fact that so much anger erupts at any perceived slight tells us many women are not truly choosing to be home with the kids
The War On Women Begins With Girls
It is time for fathers to speak out and combat sexism. Here’s how
What the U.S. Can Learn from European Children’s TV
We need a new model where American producers can inspire kids to be creative and self-sufficient
‘Childist’ Nation: Does America Hate Kids?
There is a sense that children’s needs have become too prominent, but the targets of that backlash — its victims — are kids
Ohio School Shooting: Are Parents to Blame?
We cannot talk about school violence without recognizing where the violence was conceived and nurtured: at home
The Surprising Benefits of ‘Boomerang Kids’
Adult children go back home new and improved, and parents can enjoy a more mature relationship with them
A Clinician’s View of the Laptop-Shooting Dad
Tommy Jordan shows our willingness to excoriate teens for bad behavior while absolving ourselves of parental responsibility for it
The Lesson of the Laptop-Shooting Dad
Why Tommy Jordan just might be the smartest parent in America
Why American Kids Are Brats
And their parents might be getting just what they deserve
ADHD: Is Stigma Back in Style?
With the latest ADHD controversy, it seems as if we’ve regressed to an era when all mental health problems were blamed on Mom
How Soccer Moms Have Moved On
Our kids have grown up and our priorities have shifted. Here’s what politicians need to know about the large cohort of moms they need to win over
How to Unlock Your Child’s Academic Potential
Success often depends on how well-prepared children are for elementary school. Here’s how to get your kid kindergarten ready