We have a lot of misconceptions about “Acceptance.” We think it means getting approval, liking something, allowing for oppression, resignation, or self-indulgence. But when I approach acceptance with ...

Editor's note: This is the third part in a series about body cameras in the U.S. To follow along with the series, click here. Michael Brown is far from the only unarmed African American to be killed ...

Few people get through a day without looking in a mirror, assessing the fit of their clothes or taking stock of their overall appearance. Body checking, in the era of continually updated selfies, may ...

At first glance, tics and body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) can look remarkably similar. Both involve repeated behaviors that may seem involuntary, often start in childhood or adolescence, and ...

It’s natural and entirely harmless for young children to explore. But it’s also important for parents to set boundaries. By Jenny Marder A mother received an awkward email from her son’s kindergarten ...