Colds and allergies have different causes, but both involve the body's immune system. Since the symptoms of allergies and the symptoms of a cold overlap, it can be hard to tell which one your child has. When your child feels miserable, you probably feel bad, too. It's a natural parenting instinct to fix what's wrong....
Teen manipulation Teenage manipulation is a form of bullying. The six ways your teen may manipulate you include asking for forbidden things, using emotional blackmail, being angry, retaliating, guilt tripping and strategic lying. Most of us know teens bully their peers. But did you know that many teens bully their parents? When a teenager is...
Anger control for parents As a parent, when you learn how to control or manage your anger in a healthy way, you can teach children how to handle their anger better too. Anger is a natural emotion. People express it in different ways. In some cases, anger has a positive effect. It may motivate you...
Understanding gender identity Children may experience a gender crisis and ask questions about their gender identity. The best way to talk to your child about gender identity is to encourage them to have confidence in who they feel and believe they are. It's not uncommon for children to experience a gender crisis and start asking...
Being a better parent to your preschooler is about leading by example, creating routines and rituals for your child, and dedicating time to play with them. Bringing up children is a tough job — yet it is also one of the most fulfilling and rewarding jobs in the world. As a parent, you want to...
Parents need to be aware that their children can easily contract COVID-19, exercise maximum caution, and follow the COVID-19 protocols to ensure everyone is safe. It's nearly two years since the first case of COVID-19 was reported. Since then, the virus has spread in every part of the world, causing a global pandemic and turning...
Staying home alone is something that most kids will learn how to do as they get older. But, what age is best to start? Some kids can't wait to be independent and have time to themselves, while others feel more nervous at the prospect of being left at home alone. Either way, staying home alone...
Like adults, overweight children can be at risk for a diversity of medical conditions. It is important, though, children's bodies are still growing and developing. Young people are vulnerable to dangerous messaging about body image and eating habits. Help your child learn healthy attitudes about food, exercise, and body image that they can carry into...
Being a single parent can be difficult. But there are several single parenting advantages. Children in a single-parent family can be just as happy as those in a two-parent family. You can build a great relationship with your child and make them an independent individual. Single parenting advantages As you try to find a balance...
What is authoritarian parenting? Many well-meaning parents believe they're doing what's best for their kids by setting strict limits and rigidly enforcing them. While you may force your children to comply temporarily, over-strict parenting creates behavior problems. Authoritarian parenting is associated with negative outcomes. Authoritarian parenting is strict. These parents are "because I said so"...