The communication skills parents instill in their children isn't just crafted by how they speak to each other, but how they communicate with everyone, modeling social interactions and self-awareness.

That’s a valuable lesson about how good it feels to be able to make a choice, which can boost kids’ confidence and ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4) — With kids nearing the end of their first month back to school, Wedgwood Christian Services offers tips on modeling positive behavior at home. “It’s really important for ...

This post is in response to What’s Wrong With Sticker Charts and Reward Systems? By Eileen Kennedy-Moore Ph.D. Last week, 9-year-old James came into my office beaming. It was the first time I had met ...

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I'm a therapist and run a support group for moms. I know that even when their kids were going through hard times, they were still good moms. My self-worth is separate from my children's development.

Parents have many tough conversations with their kids. We explain to stubborn toddlers why it’s important to share their toys and talk with disappointed elementary schoolers about their feelings after ...

Relationships between parents and their adult kids are anything but simple. Conflicts carry over from childhood, especially when parents repeat harmful patterns and make generalizations about their ...

High school football coaches anonymously shared what they consider bad etiquette from parents and athletes. Coaches cited ...

As a therapist, I run a support group for mothers with guilt and low self-esteem related to their children's mental health or addiction struggles in young adulthood. The mothers blame themselves. They ...