The impulse to control our kids is overwhelming. But the more we try to control, the greater the conflict, the less likely ...

And research shows the less favored children suffer for it. By Teddy Rosenbluth Teddy Rosenbluth spoke to top favoritism researchers for this story. She is fairly certain she is not the favorite child ...

One afternoon, my son came home visibly upset—his energy tense, his silence heavy. Trying to keep my own worry in check, I gently said, “Sweetie, you look upset.” “I’m fine, Mommy,” he replied tersely ...