Dr. Meredith Elkins is a clinical psychologist specializing in anxiety disorders in children and parents and a faculty member at Harvard Medical School. She tells CNBC why overprotection is detrimental to parenting and discusses five common parenting mistakes. "It's a familiar scene: your child has a problem or...
On January 5, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced updated childhood vaccination guidelines with significant changes. CBS News reports on what parents need to know. The new guidelines call for fewer vaccinations, which is sure to draw criticism from…
Stop telling your children, "We can't afford it." Your attitudes can hinder their financial literacy and set them up for poverty. CNBC explains how to teach your child the right attitude toward money. "Can we go to the Galápagos Islands for spring break?"
The Trump administration released a report on Sept. 10 outlining a broad strategy to improve children's health. The document outlines a series of executive actions and reforms aimed at combating the rise of chronic diseases. But experts say the report lacks specifics, NPR reports.…
I personally studied at school for the last time in 2002, and the school was in the Central district of Minsk - the capital of the Republic of Belarus. All of the following takes place in southern California, USA, in the city of Irvine. Before moving to America, I had never encountered ...
Effective August 15, 2025, USCIS will change the rules for calculating the age of children under the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA). The new rules are published on the official USCIS website. USCIS clarified that when calculating the age…
How to raise a child for whom gadgets are just a tool, not the center of life? It is a difficult task, but it is doable. The main thing is to find a balance, set boundaries and show that the world beyond the screen is full of joy and discovery, writes the Times of India. In…
Trump announced the creation of $1000 government investment accounts for American newborns. These tax-deferred accounts will track the stock market, The Guardian reports. On June 9, Donald Trump unveiled a federal program that would create government-funded investment accounts for…
In the White House briefing room, children bombarded the head of state's press secretary with questions about the 47th president's favorite ice cream and superpowers, Fox News reports. It turns out that Donald Trump has a sweet tooth, and his favorite treats are pink Starburst and Tootsie Rolls, Associated Press has learned.…
The key to raising a happy child is to let him be unhappy. It may sound counterintuitive, but it's a very effective approach, says Tova Klein, a child psychologist and author of How Toddlers Thrive. Writes about it CNBC. “We all think that the way to educate…