Bruce Feiler on "I don't like reading!"
The bestselling author of The Secret of Happy Families did his research and discovered the best way to respond.
Carter on kids and chores
"It sounds really mean and tough," admits parenting coach Christine Carter... but it works. Here's her secret for getting kids to do their chores and take more responsibility.
Madeline Levine on "I hate you!"
"Disagreement is tolerated. Disrespect is not," says psychologist Madeline Levine. Here's her advice on what to do when your child utters these dagger-to-the-heart words.
Bruce Feiler's #1 parenting tip
Bruce Feiler spent years interviewing experts on how to have a happy family - and learned enough to fill a book. But here's his favorite piece of advice for parents.
The secret of your child's brain
"Parents are not doing kids a favor" by making this common mistake, says Stanford psychologist Carol Dweck, who explains how to inspire confidence in your child.
Po Bronson on teaching kids how to lose
Bestselling author Po Bronson explains why kids who are afraid of losing are at risk of never really succeeding.
Help your child focus - video
Want to teach your kids to pay attention? Give *them* attention!
Create a love of learning - video
Tips for talking to your child about school and success.
Mistakes worth making - video
If at first kids don't succeed, teach them to try, try again.
Melissa Taylor on "I don't like reading!"
Don't despair, says Book Love author Melissa Taylor. Instead, try these three secrets to get your reluctant reader hooked on books.
Chinese vs. U.S. parenting styles
Author Po Bronson explains a study about how mothers in Hong Kong and the U.S. respond differently when they think their child has done poorly on an IQ exam.
How to help a disorganized child
樱桃视频 expert John Duffy reveals how you can help transform even the most scattered child into a master of organization.
Tip #2: What's wrong with him?
"It's OK. The legs are in the closet." A series of unfortunate events followed when the comedienne鈥檚 daughter asked this question. Here鈥檚 how she responded.
Carter on "My teacher hates me!"
Raising Happiness author Christine Carter says too many parents respond by saying, "Of course she doesn't!" But this isn't the right approach.
Tip #1: "What's wrong with him?"
It鈥檚 a question that makes parents cringe, but the author of The Parents We Mean to Be says to treat the moment with compassion to avoid making the situation worse.
Carol Dweck on the "gifted curse"
Stanford psychologist Carol Dweck explains why the smartest kids sometimes fail.
Gender differences in playing soccer
Author Po Bronson talks about how the research on gender and competition informs his daughter's soccer team.
Expert tip #1: "Dad lets me do it!"
鈥淎re you on the same highway with your partner?鈥� asks The Parents We Mean to Beauthor Richard Weissbourd. If not, make sure you get there to avoid constant conflict.
Carol Dweck on "I am bad at math!"
Stanford researcher and Mindset author Carol Dweck says when kids utter this common refrain, one powerful word can change everything.
Deborah Tillman on "I'm bad at math!"
America's Supernanny Deborah Tillman says that when a child is struggling with math 鈥� or any subject 鈥� parents need to step in quickly to help. Here's how.
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