The Modern Child

The science of raising children

Katherine Nguyen Williams Ph.D.

When Your Child Experiences Anxiety

Your child gets fearful or anxious. Should you be worried? Learn what you can do to help your child manage anxiety.

5 Tips for Talking to Children About Mass Shootings

Research explains how to help children cope after hearing about mass shootings.

The Refugee Child: An American Story

Throughout history, most Americans have not supported refugee resettlement stateside. Studies tell us why we should or shouldn't listen to them.

How to Talk to Children About Spade and Bourdain Suicides

Anthony Bourdain's mother said, "He is absolutely the last person in the world I would have ever dreamed would do something like this." How can we tell if our children are at risk?