All parents make the occasional mistake while learning how to raise their kids, and in most cases that’s nothing to be ashamed of—we can’t get it right all the time. But there are a few toxic ...

Many families struggle when children are exposed to toxic beliefs about emotions, like “men don’t cry.” These situations can impact kids’ empathy, social skills, and emotional development, making it ...

A child is born to a 17-year-old mother in a small south Arkansas town. There is a healthy 14 -month-old sibling. Mom is not employed. She has an alcohol substance use disorder, but she is able to ...

Being raised in a toxic environment can deeply affect the way a person forms relationships later in life. It’s common for people who grow up in toxic family systems to mirror the patterns they were ...

Crib mattresses have been found to emit toxic chemicals while children sleep, according to a new study. University of Toronto researchers found "worrisome levels of more than two dozen phthalates, ...

Have you ever pushed your child to sign up for soccer because all the other parents did? Or gotten mad at them for a bad grade because you worry about what the teacher thinks? You might need to check ...

A children's costume sold on Amazon is being recalled because it contains toxic chemicals, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission announced, with customers advised to "immediately" take ...

It’s one of a parent’s worst fears: A child’s friend suddenly seems to have control of their child’s mental health. A once-secure child is discovered crying hysterically in her room, withdraws from ...

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