Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. As members of Gen X and Millennials became parents, the general trend of having more money and time for children continued, ...

Aleysha Ortiz graduated from Hartford High School without being able to read or write. Credit: Shahrzad Rasekh / CT Mirror The CT Mirror’s account of Aleysha Ortiz, who graduated from Hartford High ...

A new study is challenging one of youth sports' most persistent assumptions: that most parents believe their children are destined for college scholarships or professional athletic stardom. Subscribe ...

While the majority of adolescents and even adult children report having positive relationships with their parents, according to a 2023 Gallup report — characterized by warm and affectionate discipline ...

The transition from raising children to relating to them as adults can be a complex and sometimes challenging evolution for parents. While love and concern remain constant, clinging to outdated ...

Here’s a situation that comes up a lot in my practice: Parents come in and tell me, “Every night it’s the same thing. We tell our kid to get ready for bed, and, 45 minutes later, we go and check on ...

College classes are starting across the United States and Canada, and with these new beginnings will also come for many undergrads the pressure of high expectations from parents. Broadly speaking, ...

Even if they’re not entirely aware of it, many parents have a favorite child in their families, at least according to a study from the Psychological Bulletin. This hidden favoritism and preference, ...