It's a modern-day staring contest. People of all ages are having some fun with a number of "Try Not To…" challenges on YouTube. They could help your child learn something new. The "Try Not to ...

Colin and Mary Moore are a husband-and-wife team of St. Paul educators with a history of working with gang members. "Meet them where they're at" is their motto: Find out what people are up against, no ...

In the 1960s, a Stanford psychologist ran an experiment to study children's self-control. It's called the marshmallow test. And it's super simple. Kids ages 3 to 5 choose a treat — an Oreo cookie, a ...

Video games can be used as a tool to teach children about the importance of persistence, problem-solving, and delayed gratification. Wajih Atallah contributed to this story. Video games have come a ...

We all know how important it is to instill confidence in our kids. Giving them praise matters, but encouraging children to be competent is key to building their self-esteem. These activities will help ...

Human beings are a social species. As a result, much of your behavior is affected by what other people are doing. You are more likely to exercise if you hang out with other people who exercise. You ...

Think back to the last time you were eating a bag of plantain chips. Did you eat just one or did you end up eating the whole bag? What about the last time you opened up a half gallon of ice cream – ...