The Brood

Director Marc Webb (THE AMAZING SPIDER MAN) talks about his new film GIFTED. It's about the battle over the future of a very bright young girl.

A look at why pregnancy is such a common theme in horror with filmmaker Alice Lowe - who made the film "Prevenge" - while she was pregnant herself.

Happy Valentine's Day! Did you stay up all night crafting hand-made cards for 26 kids in your child's class? There has GOT to be a better way! Former Kindergarten teacher Sharon Lee joins us with helpful hints to save your sanity amid a Pinterest-fueled craze for craftiness!

In the wake of the Women's March, three L.A. moms discuss the practicalities of protesting as a family and how parents can find age-appropriate ways to engage children in politics.

What we call "parenting" is actually a surprisingly new invention. Developmental psychologist Alison Gopnik argues it's also profoundly wrong.

What happens when kids and voice-activated assistant technology (like Amazon Echo) mix? Some times it's bad. But some times it's good too.

A recent study finds that the hardest time for mothers isn't when they're new moms, but later, when their kids are in middle school.

If one of your New Year's resolutions is to read more with your kids, some of the books that came out in 2016 could be a great place to start.

Trying to spend quality time with a teenager can sometimes feel like a futile exercise. But take heart, even if they don't show it, teens really do want you around.

For blended families, navigating the holidays can get particularly complicated. A stepparent coach offers some practical advice.

Many of the kids at Black Rock High School have been labeled "bad kids." Their principal and teachers are determined to help them succeed.

During the holidays, with all the focus on Santa Claus, toy-making elves and presents, the importance of giving can get lost in the mix.

Parents teach their kids and help them grow, but kids have a lot to teach their parents too. Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot explains how in "Growing Each Other Up."

Now that the election is over, many families are now asking "What next?" A psychologist offers suggestions for productive ways to move forward.

These kids books help explain everything from the electoral college to an unhealthy thirst for power (with the help of a megalomaniac giant squid).

Trying to adjust to her life in the U.S., Reyna Grande turned to books. Her memoir, adapted for young readers, gives kids a window into the immigrant experience.

A law professor and a pediatrician caution that sharing information about your kids online (or "sharenting") can have unintended consequences.

This election has sparked all sorts of conversations between parents and kids-- about politics, about democracy, but also about sexism.

Ines Kuperschmit of the Learning Rights Law Center says parents need to learn to fight smart, and remember that they don't have to take no for an answer.

If your child has a disability, finding the right school can be a trying process. It's one that LA mom Sylvia Youngblood went through with her four children.