I Understand My Child’s Need For Space
My child is developing and changing every day, and I understand the importance of giving children the freedom to grow. My child uses this freedom…
Category: Parenting & Family
New Help for Parents Concerned about Teenage Risk-Taking
Scientific studies about teenage risk taking confirm what parents have suspected for years. Adolescent brains are prone to thrill seeking. However, the most recent findings…
Top 10 Life Lessons to Teach Your Child
The best time to learn life lessons is in childhood, before poor habits are developed. Now is the perfect time to teach your children essential…
What Can You Do When Your Child Has Test Anxiety?
Does your daughter complete her homework assignments with ease, but freeze when the teacher announces a pop quiz? Does your son become irritable and have…
Are You Feeding Into Your Child’s Sense of Entitlement?
It’s natural to want your children to succeed, but overindulging or sheltering them can backfire. Some experts talk about an entitlement epidemic that is making…
A Parent’s Guide to Encouraging Self-Motivation for Kids
Give your kids a head start by teaching them self-motivation. While children have a natural sense of curiosity, intrinsic motivation is a capacity that can…
What Do Pediatricians Now Say about Screen Time for Kids?
The American Academy of Pediatricians (AAP) recently revised its guidelines on screen time for kids. The new recommendations offer helpful advice for parents trying to…
What Kids Want Parents to Know about Oversharing on Social Media
A recent study asked kids what they thought about their parent’s social media activity and rules about technology. One major concern was “sharenting.” That’s when…
Modern Rules for Parenting a Gifted Child
In years past, caring for a gifted child usually meant measuring them based on one IQ test and assigning them to a specific study program.…
Dealing with an Emotionally Dependent Parent
Q: I’m worried about my relationship with my mother. She depends on me emotionally and doesn’t have any friends. My mother treats me like I’m…
A Parent’s Guide to Visiting Colleges with Your Children
Visiting a campus in person is the ideal approach to making a decision about where to go to college. As a parent, being informed about…
What Will You Do When Your Aging Parents Asks to Live with You?
Intergenerational households are becoming more common, partly due to economic pressures and longer life spans. The number of parents living with their adult children increased…