Why Children Like Repetition, and How It Helps Them Learn
Ever notice how kids like reading the same books and singing the same songs again and again? Here’s why they like it, and why it might be good for them.
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Why Shaming Teens or Kids Shouldn’t Be Part of Parenting
New study shares how derisive parenting can lead to bullying, and how we must take a more positive approach at home to help young people with peer relationships.
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When One Parent is Hurtful and the Other Stands By
What if your mother made excuses for your dad’s verbal abuse? What if your dad never acknowledged how hurtful your mother was? The hurt of having a parent sell you out.
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How Do Kids Get Ahead, Get Along, and Keep It Under Control?
What is the key to our children and teenagers’ success? Looking for answers from personality science.
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No, You’re Not Bribing Your Kids
Offering your child an incentive for good behavior isn’t a bribe, and you don’t need to feel guilty about it. In fact, it can be an important part of your parental toolkit.
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How to Get Close to Your Child
Help your child become his or her own hero, and get close while you do it.
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Why Your Child Has Multiple Personalities.
Has your child ever acted like a different person? One model of the psyche posits that we all have multiple sub-personalities inside us… like in the movie “Inside Out.”
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How to Make Your Child Feel Known
We can’t feel loved if we don’t feel known.
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Raising Sons in the #MeToo Era
A recent study provides insight into how boys in single-mother households develop gender role agency, democratized gender roles, and expanded masculinity.
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Why Are Children Losing Hope?
Hope is a four letter word we use all the time. Think about it. How many times have you used the word today? Hope means something different to everyone —but did you know that hope can be learned? Why do some of us have […]