One of the greatest challenges parents face when trying to cultivate a parenting style is adapting standard methods to suit the unique traits of their child. Though a consistent, balanced approach to parenting works most of the time, some children invariably require more (or less) discipline and guidance than others. Rules that are sensible when applied to a neurotypical child ...
Most people parent intuitively; their parenting choices are informed by their beliefs, personality type, and the way they were raised. When two parents have markedly different outlooks or backgrounds, disagreements over how to manage discipline and set boundaries can therefore become a real issue. If both parents remain inflexible in their stance, what started as a parent-child issue can quickly ...
We all want to protect our children from disappointment and ensure they have the best possible opportunities in life, but lawnmower parents take these natural desires to extremes. Unlike helicopter parents, who closely monitor their children’s lives and offer sometimes excessive support, lawnmower parents proactively intervene in their children’s affairs. They may take drastic measures to achieve success ...
Ever since cameras became available to the average consumer, parents have been capturing - and sharing - images of their kids’ major milestones. Over the last decade, however, the way we share photos of our children has taken on a digital dimension that comes with a unique set of considerations. Sharing pictures of your children on social media can violate ...
Autism has been in the spotlight for many years. In movies, television, and novels, autistic characters are portrayed to have ...
Politics has always been a controversial topic, but rarely has our political climate been as divisive as it is right ...
Parenting is one of the most demanding jobs one will ever have. A parent’s desire to do the right ...
Though we think of childhood as being a carefree time of life, many children experience periods of stress. Like adults, kids can become anxious because they’re overwhelmed by commitments, dealing with social or family problems, or navigating significant life changes. According to the American Psychological Association, children can experience stress due to various reasons such as academic pressure, social ...
Our values continue to evolve throughout our lifetime, but it’s our formative moral lessons - those we learn prior to age 10 - that create the foundation for strong ethics in adulthood. If you have a school-aged child, sharing your values with her will hone her ability to empathize and strengthen the parent-child connection. Imparting solid values can also make ...
As adults, we understand that violence is not permissible under any circumstances. When you see your child hit another child, it’s therefore normal to feel worried, upset, and embarrassed. Many parents are surprised by how strong their emotions become when they witness their child hitting: Even if you know your child is probably just overwhelmed (and unaware of how ...
As kids grow up, they move from a state of complete dependence to one of independence. Clinginess in young children therefore doesn’t come as a surprise to most parents: Kids rely on their parents for support and safety, so it’s normal for them to become anxious at the prospect of separation. If your child seems significantly more clingy ...
