Parenting has always been stressful, but it seems that American parents have reached a new level of stress, as indicated by the surgeon...

Starting school, moving to a new home, welcoming a new sibling. Change is a constant of life and whether big or small, it can prompt...

Discipline, like many parenting responsibilities, can often leave parents feeling confused and frustrated. It can be difficult to know...

Getting children to help around the house can often be fraught — it can involve nagging, bribing, etc. — and end up being such an...

From birth, children seek their parents’ love and attention and have a strong desire to explore the world around them. As they grow, the...

You may have heard the saying “paying the piggy bank” or “feeding the parking meter” in relation to a child’s emotional well-being....

Parenthood can be a remarkable journey filled with moments of joy, wonder, and love. Yet, it can also be emotionally challenging. From...

Parents, especially new ones, are confronted with countless parenting theories, and strategies to guide them through parenthood. Among...

The common wish of all parents is to raise happy children. However, this seemingly positive, and even altruistic, wish can be a rather...

In their march toward independence and self-discovery, it is not uncommon for teens to be at odds with their parents from time to time....

All parents will experience joys, challenges, and especially surprises as their children grow and develop, but one behavior that can...

If you have school-age children, you’re probably aware of “active shooter” or “lockdown” drills. Unlike the fire drills many parents are...

The start of another school year brings with it a focus on achievement – in grades, athletics, and other activities. As parents, we...

Learning to Share—it’s a skill all parents want to instill in their children in the hope that they will grow up to be generous and...

Every parent knows that parenting can be one of the toughest and demanding jobs they will ever have. In addition to keeping their...

Over the past 15 years, there has been an increased emphasis on children’s social and emotional development in early childhood and...

If you have a young child who is approaching three or four years old, you may be thinking about preschool and finding one that’s a good...

As any parent of a teen will tell you, it’s sometimes hard to get a teenager’s attention. They seem to be tuning you out. This lack of...

When the holidays roll around, so do the many traditions that can make them more festive and magical. Some of these traditions are...

Parents usually view their children’s self-esteem as the key to their happiness and future success. They believe that with healthy...