While problem-solving skills are not taught directly in the classroom, they are part of everyday life building skills. It is important to provide children real world examples and some rationale behind ...

Children thrive when trusted to make decisions and experience the results of their choices. Overly controlling parenting can limit growth, while guided independence helps kids build resilience and ...

I am in a unique position in my dual role as parent and pediatric psychologist. Like most parents, I want to alleviate our children’s suffering by doing whatever I can. We hate to see our children ...

Kim Louis told the kids gathered at United Presbyterian Church of New Kensington to pretend they were on a tropical island, somewhere green and warm. Then imagine an impending snowstorm threatened to ...

Many school districts and policymakers are stepping up efforts to teach students the skills they need to be prepared for the jobs of the future. One big area of focus is STEM. Jobs in science, ...

The New York State Education Department is pushing new math guidelines, including a recommendation that teachers stop giving timed quizzes — because it stresses students out. The new guidelines also ...

Children show problem-solving all the time. It could be trying to fit a puzzle piece in the right spot. Or figuring out how to stack blocks without them falling. These small moments are important.

Problem-solving is an essential life skill that involves identifying, analyzing, and resolving challenges effectively. Have you ever found yourself staring at a problem, feeling like you’re trying to ...