Discover articles that actually help — on sleep, tantrums, teens, and everything in between.
Empathy is a key element in emotional intelligence, and it’s proven to matter for your child’s social and academic achievement.
Punishment is the go-to for all kinds of behavior problems, but is it really the best way to help kids do better? Here’s what works instead.
A good leader is self-motivated, so teach your child how saving water, conserving energy and recycling can help our planet.
They’re more independent now, but connection with you is still vital. Here’s how to build trust in these important years.
Research shows there’s a healthy kind of guilt that promotes introspection and cooperation — very different from shaming someone.
Just because something makes sense to a grownup doesn’t mean it’s obvious to a child. Here are 8 explanations for common sense requests.
Your child’s friends rarely love without conditions, and jumping through the conditions of acceptance is exhausting, every single day.
Helping your child make their own clothing choices shouldn’t be a battle. Use these tips to make fashion decisions that work for you both.
The human brain is literally wired to connect, and that basic need is never outgrown. Here’s why connection matters from the start.
Goal-setting is a simple way for kids to build confidence and self-esteem, learn responsibility, and gain a can-do attitude!
Perhaps the problem doesn’t lie in disciplinary actions but in critical words spoken or lack of quality time spent.
Parents of strong-willed children get some of the worst advice around. I should know — I’m a mom to a strong-willed child myself.
In a culture that praises prestige and accomplishment, being nice has taken a back seat — and is often seen as a deterrent to winning.
Kids who feel good about themselves or have high self-esteem tend to be successful in a wide variety of areas from school to relationships.
One of the biggest challenges of being a parent is time management.
Confidence is not so much about what you feel, as it is about learned behavior from life experiences and perspectives.
It isn’t naughtiness that drives aggression – it’s frustration or fear. Seeing your child that way moves you to respond with compassion.
The research is clear – spanking is harmful to child development.
Research has shown that how you praise your children has powerful repercussions on their development.
Is your child clingy? Do you worry that she’s “too attached?” Is his behavior attention-seeking?
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