Can changing my behavior toward my child improve our relationship?
Are you stuck in a cycle of negative interactions with your child? An expert tells you how to give up those negative scripts and forge a more positive relationship.
House rules on drugs and alcohol
When do parents start talking about it, and what are their rules? Are drunk pickups, no questions asked, a good idea? See how these parents handle tough scenarios.
Moving in tough times
A moving survival guide for families relocating in tough times.
How to teach resilience
If you're too quick to jump in and comfort your children when they don't do well, you may miss the chance to teach an important life lesson.
Po Bronson: Teaching kids when to be competitive
Studies of kids around the world show a remarkable pattern in how girls and boys respond to competition in school. Where girls succeed, boys often don't. Here's how parents can help their boys.
6 ways to help your child deal with peer pressure
Saying "No" to friends can be hard. Here's how to make it easier.
Teaching tykes persistence
How to help your children stick with it (no matter what).
Embracing failure is my superpower
Single mom Pamela Juers says that to help her two boys become strong, resourceful adults, she sees every failure as a chance to learn and grow.
The 30 year parenting plan
Want your child to do well in life? Then step way back, says Madeline Levine, author of "Teach Your Children Well," and learn how to take the long view on parenting.
Fixed vs. growth mindset
World-renowned Stanford University psychologist Carol Dweck explains the core idea behind "Mindset," her breakthrough book on how to truly motivate kids.
Teen travel troubles
High school travelers' troubles abroad underscore questions parents need to ask when looking for a good study or service abroad program.
Watch Sadie's story: A bipolar child
Sadie was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at age 5. In this video she describes what it feels like.
Bipolar at 5?
When her daughter was diagnosed at age 5, she fought the label. Then she realized that her once happy, effervescent daughter was turning into a tormented stranger.
Are girls’ and boys’ brains different?
Science shows they aren't as different as you may think.
Raising middle schoolers’ EQ and IQ
Think tweens and teens don't listen and don't care? Think again. If this seventh grade math teacher can get kids to be kind and work hard, you can, too.
When kids say no to school
Morgan Smith won't go to school. It's not a whim or simply bad behavior. School refusal, which experts say is a common problem from kindergarten through high school, is wrenching for both parents and kids.
Erica Reischer on "Nobody likes me!"
We desperately want to fix it, says parent coach and psychologist Erica Reischer, but take care not to hinder your child's emotional growth.
Teaching kids to be resilient
Does your child tackle obstacles optimistically, or do pitfalls stop then in their tracks? Here's how changing your child's self-talk can make all the difference.
Raising grateful kids
Are children who learn how to count their blessings healthier and happier?
You have a financial advisor and a physical trainer, so why not a parenting coach?
A little professional advice might help you do your most important job better.
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