My kid, now 10 years old, can name hundreds of Pokémon (if not over a thousand, once you add in all their evolutions), plus most of their move sets. She's read dozens of books in the Warriors book ...

It’s important that you leave the door open to have conversations with your child about trending news and social media.

Some kids are naturally chatty. Others feel awkward and self-conscious when talking with people they don’t know well. They freeze up and say nothing or mutter one-word answers. For shy kids, casually ...