Adult Child Still Living at Home? A Parent’s Guide to Encouraging Independence
The emphasis is not on diagnosing or treating the adult child directly, but on shifting the parent’s behavior in ways that alter the family dynamic.
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How Grandparents, Coparents, and Extended Caregivers Shape Your Child’s Development
Rather than seeing parents as isolated decision-makers, we can support them better by acknowledging their caregiving team—and equipping that team with the tools to promote secure relationships.
Understanding the Emotional Side of Feeding Your Child
• Ask yourself what messages you heard about food growing up. Were you encouraged to “clean your plate”? Were treats used as love or reward?
Spotlight on Teaching Your Kids About Digital Money: Strategies and Top Six Experts to Follow
In this article, we’ll explore strategies for teaching kids about money, practical tools for modern families, and expert guidance from leading voices in child and family financial literacy.
Raising Motivated Children: Learn How Parental Support Shapes a Child’s Aspirations
Research consistently shows that children who grow up feeling genuinely seen and encouraged—rather than pushed to “perform” at all costs—are more likely to pursue goals that make them happy and resilient in the long run.
Strategies for Helping Your Child Feel Better-Without Taking on Their Emotions
Being a great mom doesn’t mean being an emotional sponge; it means being a guide, a comfort, and sometimes, the person who simply listens and says, “I’m here.”
How to Raise Emotionally Resilient Kids: The Power of Non- Judgment, Compassion, and Positive Emotions
Emotional resilience isn’t about shielding kids from challenges; life is full of challenges and events big or small that can set the stage for unpleasant emotions.
How Positive Parenting Builds a Lifetime of Self-Control and Emotional Strength in Children
Positive parenting is a research-backed approach that emphasizes nurturing, guidance, and structure rather than punishment and control. It is not permissive parenting, which lacks boundaries, nor is it authoritarian parenting, which relies on strict discipline.
Love Beyond Genetics: How Assisted Fertility Families Flourish
Families where parents openly discussed their child’s origins earlier experienced less stress and better mental health outcomes.
Spotlight on the Top 14 Parenting Influencers and Experts of 2024
Regardless of their backgrounds, these experts empower parents by offering actionable solutions to everyday problems and fostering supportive online communities.
Unlock Your Child’s Vocabulary Potential: Timing and Quality Matter
As parents, we all want to give our children the best start in life, and one critical way we can do this is by supporting their language development.
Why Empathy is Critical for Dads—and How to Develop It
Empathy is not static; it changes as fathers adapt to the challenges and joys of parenthood.
Breaking the Ice: Strategies for Kids to Make New Friends at Any Age
Parents should balance creating opportunities for friendships with giving their children space to navigate social situations on their own as long as safety is not an issue.
Understanding and Addressing Bedtime Noncompliance with Positive Parenting Strategies
Bedtime doesn’t have to be a battleground. Discover how Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) uses proven techniques to tackle bedtime struggles, strengthen the parent-child bond, and foster healthy sleep habits for children ages 2–8.
Why Movement Matters: Unlocking Cognitive Growth in Children
Activities that combine movement with direction-following help build attention and flexibility.
How Creativity and Friendships Go Hand-in-Hand for Your Child
Creative children often stand out because of their ability to think outside the box. They’re not just good at solving problems—they make social situations more engaging.
Understanding Fear of Negative Evaluation in Adolescent Friendships
Research consistently highlights the importance of friendships during adolescence for fostering emotional support, building social skills, and promoting a sense of belonging.
How Family Dynamics Shape ADHD and How to Build Stronger Bonds
Parenting a child with ADHD and behavioral hyperactivity often requires extraordinary patience, creativity, and adaptability, as the challenges of hyperactivity can test even the strongest parent-child bonds.
Balancing Parental Concern and Teen Privacy in Dating Relationships
Establishing clear expectations and boundaries early on fosters healthy communication between parents and their teenagers.