It's a modern-day staring contest. People of all ages are having some fun with a number of "Try Not To…" challenges on YouTube. They could help your child learn something new. The "Try Not to ...

In the 1960s, a Stanford psychologist ran an experiment to study children's self-control. It's called the marshmallow test. And it's super simple. Kids ages 3 to 5 choose a treat — an Oreo cookie, a ...

A new study suggests that if your aim is changing bad habits, you can build self-control by focusing on increasing your ...

Nearly half of teenagers report being online nearly constantly, according to a recent survey by the Pew Research Center. And “screen-time” is pervasive among younger children, surveys show. There’s no ...

Human beings are a social species. As a result, much of your behavior is affected by what other people are doing. You are more likely to exercise if you hang out with other people who exercise. You ...