Overparenting is linked to higher levels of anxiety and depression in children. How can parents strike the right balance between being appropriately engaged with their children without over doing it?
Summer means a different rhythm and the need for a seasonal set of parenting skills. Try problem-solving, functional fun and lazy, hazy, joy for summer survival.
Pope Francis made some news last week when he suggested that choosing pets over kids could be a problem. He suggested that our culture had convinced some people they were better off shunning procreation and getting a pet instead.
Bullying isn't only a problem for children at school. According to a new survey from VitalSmarts, it's causing problems in offices, too. But just how big is the problem, and what is it costing victims and companies?
Recently, I hit a milestone: I have been a mom for 10 years. And while I might still know as little as I did when I started, I have learned a lot. Here are the top 10 things I have learned in the last 10 years.
There are those moments - the ones promised by parenting books - that peek through during the long and often patience-thinning days. They are the moments I have been on the lookout for lately.
Raising a family is one of the most difficult things you may face as an adult but there is one thing that can make it better. Here are a few suggestions to help keep yourself calm and enjoy the challenges raising a family brings.
The role of confidence in children is difficult to overstate. It is a key ingredient in the recipe of strong individuals, and there are many things parents can do to help their children naturally gain confidence.
Parental filters, especially for streaming services like Netflix and Hulu, are confusing and impractical to some families, and it could be affecting kids.
As summer begins, many parents are grappling with questions about how much parental control is too much, issues of personal danger and the need to let kids push boundaries.
Luckily your spouse and children are resilient and will keep looking for ways to win your attention...even if it's obvious they are not your number one priority.
Have fun and keep your kids sharp at the same time this summer with the terrific learning activities. PS: These are so much fun, the kids won't even realize they are learning!
Information is power, especially in academia. Making an informed decision about your child's education may be the most important step in their future academic success.
