Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Christine Michel Carter covers working mothers, diversity, and jobs. As children grow older, the needs of working parents shift ...

Companies that invest in family-friendly policies and cultures see stronger retention, higher morale and better long-term performance. Yet many organizations fall short. They may list supportive ...

In the United States, approximately 7.3 million children between the ages of three and seventeen have been diagnosed with a disability; this equates to a staggering one in ten children. The likelihood ...

Parenting often feels like a long walk beside someone who is still learning how to find their footing. You want to protect them, yet you also want them to learn real strength. Striking that balance is ...

(THE CONVERSATION) Our 2024 research found that parents who express empathy toward their teenagers may give teens a head start in developing the skill themselves. In addition, adolescents who show ...