MINNEAPOLIS — One of the biggest challenges many parents face is trying to help their children get motivated to succeed in school, sports, music, the workplace, or life in general. We may try ...

I am writing to note the misrepresentation of my position in a brief quote in “How She Does It: Tips From the Trenches” (The Chronicle, June 30). When I was interviewed, I spent half an hour ...

Praise is often seen as a simple route to boosting children’s confidence and motivation however, psychologists warn that the way that parents and educators praise children can sometimes backfire, ...

Parent-teacher conferences are held at this time of the year. This can be a stressful time for both parents and children. When parents attend these meetings and learn that their child is not doing ...

Introducing children to the concept of saving money is a crucial step in their financial education. A monthly savings ...

Readers of this column know that I am a big advocate of intergenerational relationships and, in particular, father-(adult) son activities as a source of inspiration for healthy living. I've used ...