As a parent, all you can do is stand there helplessly and watch your child open their A-level results envelope. You’re waiting for a smile or tears to indicate if they passed with flying colours or ...

Failure is not separate from learning. When a child fails, something essential happens — which we see if we are attentive. In this world of comparison, failure can turn into shame. We live in a ...

Ever catch yourself swooping in to fix every little problem for your child? It feels natural to want to protect them, but more parents are starting to do the opposite. They’re stepping back and ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Watching the tower fall can be hard, but it can also be part of the fun! Source: Krakenimages / Shutterstock Nobody likes to fail; it doesn’t feel good. Trying something and not succeeding may trigger ...