Am I failing as a mom? Dealing with the unpredictable behavior of an ODD child
My son鈥檚 out-of-control, unpredictable behavior caused my husband and me to re-examine how we dish out discipline.
Is your child's lying and stealing a sign of a life of crime?
A little one who lies and steals may seem destined for a life of crime, but both behaviors are far less alarming when viewed through a child development lens.
Is it normal that your preschooler has an imaginary friend?
All children play make-believe, but some are more creative than others. If your little one has imaginary friends, here's what you should know.
How to navigate girl friendships
Being friends with different groups can be complicated. Here's how to help your daughter manage friendships.
Is your daughter dealing with mean girls?
Learn what being "gaslighted" means and what your daughter can do about it.
4 steps to boost your child's confidence
This 4-step formula can help adults instill healthy self-assurance in kids.
6 myths about respect
Understanding exactly what is (and isn't) respect can help your family set expectations for how to treat each other, communicate 鈥� and even disagree 鈥� respectfully.
Has it tipped from sibling rivalry to abuse?
6 things to look for that suggest the relationship is off the rails.
9 tips for parenting peacefully 鈥� even when Mom and Dad disagree
What I wish I'd known about how parents can work together to raise emotionally healthy children.
Are we raising a generation that is missing out on the benefits of gratitude?
Research suggests that we may be raising a generation that is missing out on the benefits of gratitude.
Help the competitive child win more than the game
5 tips for positive and healthy outcomes that don鈥檛 squash their competitive nature.
10 ways to help siblings grow up to like each other
Dream of your children being close 鈥� even best friends 鈥� as adults? Here's how to nurture that bond.
Teaching manners and empathy to preschoolers
Sometimes, sorry, please, and thank you seem like the hardest words for your little one to utter. But the real goal, according to experts, is your child's empathy and kindness.
When your child wails, "Mama, don't leave!"
Preschoolers can be confident and independent one moment, then clingy and shy (or slow to warm) at transition time. What's going on 鈥� and is it normal?
7 tips to prevent tantrums before they happen
Learn what triggers your child's tantrums 鈥� and how to avoid them altogether. Yes, really.
How to stop a tantrum
Learn the best ways to diffuse your child's tantrums (even when your child is wailing, face-down, on the floor).
Is my child too competitive?
Can you make a child鈥檚 natural inclination work to his (or her) advantage?
Is it normal for your preschooler to hurt animals?
When a young child hurts animals, the big question is: was it accidental or intentional?
Is your preschooler's biting and hitting normal?
Here's what's going on when your preschooler bites and hits 鈥� and how to make it stop.
Is your preschooler good at school鈥� but not at home?
Your preschooler鈥檚 behavior changes in different situations. For example, he behaves well all day at school, then turns on the bad behavior at home. Is this normal?
Yes! Sign me up for updates relevant to my child's grade.
Please enter a valid email address
Thank you for signing up!
Server Issue: Please try again later. Sorry for the inconvenience
