Dr. Nadine Burke Harris was recently interviewed by Mother Jones, a nonprofit news organization, to discuss the developmental and physiological effects that the opioid epidemic is having on children.

The U.S. foster care system is complex and can be confusing to understand. Here are five things you need to know, plus ideas for getting involved.

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Showing interest and participating in your child’s hobbies and activities can deepen your bond, build self-esteem and open up communication.

Struggling to get your kids to listen is a common frustration felt among parents everywhere, but luckily, there is a solution.

Children who know what it takes to succeed in school are better prepared to succeed in the future when applying for college or pursuing a career.

Asking these five key questions can help parents stay informed of their child’s whereabouts, activities, interactions and behaviors.

Actor and comedian Patton Oswalt wasn’t prepared to raise his daughter alone, but he keeps pushing himself forward because, for him, being a dad is the only job that matters.

Research has found childhood adversity to be common and harmful, but it’s preventable. Learn how you can help protect and transform childhood.

Goal setting can be used to define desired outcomes and assist parents and caregivers in defining his or her parenting vision and purpose.