But I can’t help but wonder: Is it really true that we as parents, as moms, are only as happy as our least happy child? Does our joy have a threshold that is set by our children’s situation? Is our ...

JANESVILLE — Blue and silver pinwheels spun in a light breeze Thursday at Courthouse Park in downtown Janesville. In an annual display that brightens the early spring landscape in Janesville, the blue ...

A chaotic or painful childhood doesn’t have to dictate your future, but let’s not pretend it doesn’t leave a mark. When you grow up around emotional unpredictability, neglect, or trauma, the concept ...

The key to raising a happy child is to allow them to be unhappy. It might sound counter-intuitive, but it’s highly effective, says Tovah Klein, a child psychologist and author of the book “How ...

A cuddle or a smack? Mom or institution? Allow everything or nothing? The second part of the docuseries explores how the twentieth century moved the upbringing of Czech parents in different directions ...

This post is part of a series on adverse childhood experiences. Read the other parts here. Life is difficult, even under the best of circumstances. It can be especially challenging for those who have ...