We often hear about limiting screentime for kids, but those rules can be hard to follow when parents aren’t doing the same. That’s why it’s important to model good behavior. “I think we can all ...

As the holiday season approaches, many families will gather around the dinner table, sharing meals and memories. But what if the way we eat during these gatherings is shaped by more than just ...

Young children see their parents as their greatest role models. They seek the approval of their parents and want to be like their parents in as many ways as possible. They notice when their parents ...

A study by the C.S. Mott Children's Hospital at the University of Michigan has shown that as teenagers gain more independence ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4) — With kids nearing the end of their first month back to school, Wedgwood Christian Services offers tips on modeling positive behavior at home. “It’s really important for ...

Kids are expert observers of behavior. They can pick up traits, habits, and lifelong behaviors easily — just by watching their own parents. It is part of a child's job description to learn from the ...

Positive role models, individuals whose behavior, attitude and values are admired and emulated, play a crucial role in a ...

Back when Kerri Boutelle's children were younger, she remembers watching how kids would eat ice cream cones. She noticed a big difference between some siblings. "One child would eat half of the ice ...

Picky eating in early childhood is far more common—and potentially more consequential—than many parents realize, according to new research. A large international study analyzing data from more than 35 ...