New research supports strength-based parenting, which emphasizes recognizing and nurturing children’s existing skills rather than focusing on shortcomings. Experts say this approach, combined with ...

If you're a parent who uses social media, you've probably come across the latest parenting trend: gentle parenting. If so, you likely have heard that it's the best way to parent kids today. You've ...

There are many reasons why a child might break rules or not comply with adult wishes. Some children are just strong-willed or very self-directed. Others are impulsive. Still others are motivated to ...

Discipline involves teaching your child ways to behave, follow rules, and learn self-control. Abuse isn’t discipline but rather actions that harm a child. Learn the difference and where to find help.

Something has quietly shifted in how modern parents think about raising kids. The old playbook, built on strict obedience, ...

We want to be in our children’s lives for the long haul. As parents, we want to be connected to our children for our entire lives—we want to be there for their victories and inevitable miseries, and ...

Spread the loveUnderstanding Parenting Styles Parenting is one of the most significant influences on a child’s development. The approach a parent takes can shape the child’s emotional health, behavior ...

Discipline is a word that makes many people uncomfortable. It brings up memories of raised voices, strict rules, and being told what not to do. In homes, schools, discipline is often mixed up with ...