For Kids With Anxiety, Parents Learn To Let Them Face Their Fears
The first time Jessica Calise can remember her 9-year-old son Joseph’s anxiety spiking was about a year ago, when he… More
Parenting
6 ways parents can help kids strike a balance between screen time and the real world
When it comes to kids and screens, it often feels as though parents are wearing headphones with conflicting messages piped… More
The Way American Parents Think About Chores Is Bizarre
The practice of paying children an allowance kicked off in earnest about 100 years ago. “The motivation was twofold,” says… More
So Your Child Has Failed. Here’s What to Do Next
Just like adults, children sometimes fail. And when they do, parents too often do not react. They figure that failure… More
Spanking Is Still Really Common and Still Really Bad for Kids
The good news about spanking is that parents today are less likely to do it to their children than parents… More
Spanking Is Ineffective and Harmful to Children, Pediatricians’ Group Says
Parents should not spank their children, the American Academy of Pediatrics said on Monday in its most strongly worded policy… More