Every child can develop Leonardo's genius-level thinking through cross-domain connections. Parents can teach these strategies ...

Many parents shy away from this phrase, but both the former first lady—and plenty of psychology research–say it helps kids build critical thinking skills and empathy.

Conscientiousness appears to be about 40 to 50 percent heritable, so conscientious parents tend to raise conscientious kids.

It’s important to tackle the topic in an age-appropriate way, experts say—and to make sure children understand how the legacy of slavery informs life today.