“My Child Is Impossible”: Re-Framing Setting Limits
When our children disobey, we get angry. Changing how we think about disobedience can take away that negative emotion.
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Third Culture Kids: Growing Up and Growing Away
Third culture kids don't fully belong to their parents' culture. That can cause big problems for parents.
Letting Our Children Fail (Part II)
What do you do when your child's failure feels like your failure, and cuts you like a knife?
Letting Our Children Fail (Part I)
We may mock helicopter parents, but most of us are guilty of it to some degree. Here’s why it’s hard to let our children fail.
“Why Won’t You Study?” Children, Schoolwork and Conflict
Most parents struggle with their children over academics. Here's how one mother solved that problem.
Want Your Loved One To Change? Stop Criticizing
If you can ask your loved one to change without it sounding like a criticism, you'll get better results.
Can Your Child Trust You? Attachment, Love and Parenting
How babies and toddlers first experience their world can make a big difference. The psychology of attachment explains why.
“Why Won’t You Do More!?” How Couples Over-Under Function
When one partner is highly competent, and the other is incompetent, resentment is going to build.
A Parent Is Only As Happy As Their Saddest Child
When our children struggle, it’s hard for us to be happy. But putting it all in perspective helps.
Achievement and Self Esteem: What Tiger, Elephant and Snowplow Parents Should Know
Do we build our children’s self esteem by pushing for achievements, or by praising their achievements? There’s a third way.
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