Emotional & Social Development

Are fairy tales good for young girls? Disney stories, the academic debate, and practical questions are discussed by one mother.

The impact of moving on the family unit is tremendous -- a mother shares her experiences.
The Talk: The Down Economy
Many families are impacted by the current economic situation. And it maybe hard talking to children about the economy but it's important to start the conversation about the effects of children and the financial crisis. read more
The Talk: Age-By-Age, Divorce
With the high divorce rate, many families struggle with talking to children about divorce. Our expert offers some insight into the challenges of talking about children and divorce. read more
The Talk: Age-By-Age, Loss of a Relationship
An inevitable part of growing up is experiencing the end of a friendship and talking to children about losing friends can be difficult. Read what our experts have to say. read more
The Talk: Death of a Family Member
The challenges of explaining the death of a family member to children will happen at some point in your life. While this conversation can be difficult, our experts offer some advice on talking to children about death in the family read more
The Talk: Age-by-Age, Moving
Whatever your reason for moving – financial, to be closer to friends/family, a new job, or simply seeking a new community – understand that packing up and moving can be a tough adjustment for a child. Read about how to tell the kids you're read more
The Talk: Age-By-Age, Same Sex Relationships
Same-sex relationships are complicated enough for adults to talk about let alone discuss them with children. If you're a gay parent, parenting gay children or know someone in a same-sex relationship, here are some things to know when talking to read more


