Research shows that most people think strict parenting produces better-behaved kids. However, research studies on discipline consistently show that strict, or authoritarian, child-raising actually produces kids with lower self esteem who behave worse than other kids — and therefore get
Parenting & Dhul Hijjah
The ten days of Dhul Hijjah are an opportunity to instill core Islamic beliefs and values in our children. The moments are precious, the rewards are unimaginable, the time and blessings will pass by quickly. It is the season of
Co-Parenting Tips for Divorced Parents
Co-parenting amicably after a split is rarely easy, but by making joint custody work you can give your children the stability, security, and close relationships with both parents that they need. Read on from helpguide.org here
Does Your Own Childhood Affect Your Parenting?
Ever wondered why one parent can keep a sense of humor in the face of their child’s challenging behavior while another starts yelling? Why some parents plague themselves with criticism, worry and doubt while others seem more able to just relax
Parenting After Divorce: 9 Ways to Parent on Your Own Terms
Whether you are recently divorced or have been for some time, don’t be anxious that you have ruined your child’s life. You haven’t. While divorce can be a big part of your child’s life, what will determine his ultimate quality of
Be a Great Parent! ParentFurther’s 9 Parenting Strategies
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Parenting Teenage Boys
So many of my clients have problems with angry teenage boys that a brief post is in order. Teenage girls get angry, too, of course, but they tend to be more amenable to processing emotions and talking them through, which
Co-Parenting with your Ex
Dr. Patricia Papernow discusses the difficulties remarried parents experience when caught between their children whom they love and their new spouse. Dr. Papernow is a psychologist in private practice in Hudson, MA, where she divides her time between clinical practice,