Most people are familiar with the concept of love languages. They originated with Gary Chapman’s 1992 book "The 5 Love Languages" and describe the different ways in which people express and experience ...

Leading with love means practicing and sharing our goodness with children. When we are engaging with children, here are a few best practices to try: Brief, meaningful conversations encourage and ...

A group of over thirty preschoolers and kindergarteners were asked what they thought of the word “love.” The answers that were written by hand are left in the original spelling (if you have trouble, ...

Even if you think your children care, these phrases prove they do. As your kids grow up, they might start to find saying "I love you" cringey or too sentimental. It's tough as a parent to see your ...

The bond between parent and child is often considered unbreakable. However, as children grow into adulthood, complexities in relationships can arise, leading to emotional distance or estrangement.

Elaine Reese has received funding from the Marsden Fund of the Royal Society of New Zealand. University of Otago provides funding as a member of The Conversation AU. University of Otago provides ...

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with with Jocelyn Chung, who wrote a children's book called When Love Is More Than Words, about all of the unique ways her family members show their love for her. Whenever I ...

The author reflects on the importance of her father's positive influence on her upbringing. Research shows involved fathers have children with better academic, professional, and emotional outcomes.