Why Your Teen is Glued to Her Screens
Seven ways to encourage real-world experiences.
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Should You Make Your Kids Apologize?
Have you ever asked your child to apologize for their behavior? Have you wondered if this kind of prompted or “forced” apology actually makes a difference?
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Why Do Parents Get Upset When They See Their Children Upset?
Research provides insight into why parents tend to get upset when their children are upset and how to stay calm in order to be a more effective parent.
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Which Is Harder: Parenting Toddlers or Parenting Teenagers?
Many parents of toddlers are warned by parents of older children “You think this is hard? Just wait until they are teenagers.” But does the research back this up?
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How to Improve Self-Control in Children
Wondering why your child just won’t listen? Introducing a self-control strategy that works.
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7 Things a Parent Should Never Say to Their Child
Are you accidentally invalidating your child? Knowing what not to say can make all the difference.
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How to Be a Better Parent: Stop, Drop, and Roll
Feeling frustrated or overwhelmed with your child? Try the stop, drop, and roll technique to be a better parent and model emotional regulation.
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The Importance of Fathers for Child Development
Fathers are not just helpers for mothers but are important to children in their own right. Fathers contribute to children’s physical, cognitive, emotional, and social well-being.
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Treating Two Major Types of Emotional Abusers
When abusers of both types feel disappointed, sad, guilty, ashamed, anxious, unlovable, or any kind of discomfort, they automatically blame partners or children.
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What Determines Parental COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy?:
Should we worry about COVID vaccine hesitancy among parents? Here’s what psychology can teach us about why people may be especially hesitant to get their children vaccinated.
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