A satirical quiz about parenting failure-styles appeared in “The New Yorker” the other day. It made me laugh out loud, but how impertinent, alluding to the fact that parents aren’t perfect. What about ...
People’s personalities are as individual as fingerprints. Temperaments, backgrounds, and values are enormously variable, and affect how parents respond to their children, and how children respond to ...
One of the most important things parents want to provide for their children is stability and a household that nurtures their ...
Being your kid's BFF isn't always a good thing Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW Do you struggle to set limits with your kids? Does it sometimes feel like you're more of a friend than a parent? If so, you ...
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." I've been worried about my daughter's independence ever since I saw her struggle to unlock a door with a ...
With access to more news and social media than generations past, Gen Z parents are faced with more options than ever before ...
Cher McGillivray does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...
"Hostile" parenting and "consistent" parenting can impact kids' mental health. Parenting styles that included physical discipline and overcontrolling behavior, referred to as "hostile" parenting, were ...
For too many mornings this year, Lauren Eaton Spencer was late for work because of a shirt. Her son Noah, 3, has strong opinions about what to wear — which Spencer wants to honor and support — but she ...