As if parenting weren’t already hard enough! As more and more schools close, panic is rising in the US about the coronavirus pandemic. There is obviously reason to be very concerned, as we see families struggling in Italy, China and
The effects of praise: 7 evidence-based tips for praising kids the right way
The effects of praise aren’t always good. What can we do to make sure praise helps, and doesn’t hurt? Read more at parentingscience.com
Learning from Mistakes: Helping Kids See the Good Side of Getting Things Wrong
Learning from mistakes and errors is an important part of child and adolescent development. Most adults understand this concept. Yet, we have failed to teach our children that there is a positive side to getting things wrong. Read more at
Be a Great Parent! ParentFurther’s 9 Parenting Strategies
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15 Tips to Raise a Responsible Child
We all want to raise responsible children. And we all want to live in a world where others have been raised to be responsible, a world where adults don’t shrug off their responsibilities as citizens. As my son said, surveying
When Parent and Child Both Have ADHD
It’s a story we hear regularly: A child is diagnosed with ADHD and one of his parents, recognizing the symptoms, realizes that he (or she) has the disorder, too. Click here to read more from childmind.org
7 Ways to Stop the Parent-Child Power Struggle Over Homework
Do you find yourself in full-on homework battles most nights of the week? It’s no surprise that most children and teens will dig in their heels when it comes to doing schoolwork. Think of it this way: How many kids want to
5 ways to maintain an emotional connection with your child
What is emotional safety and why does it matter? Although emotional safety is a term commonly used in couples’ therapy, it also has a powerful impact on the social and psychological well-being of children. Emotional safety means that members in the relationship feel
What to do when your child gets angry
Many parents send an angry child to her room to “calm down.” After all, what else can we do? We certainly can’t reason with her when she’s furious. It’s no time to teach lessons or ask for an apology. She