Behavior and discipline

We all remember them — the remarks that our parents repeated ad nauseam throughout our childhood: “Wait until your father gets home!” “Because I said so!” “Wipe that look off your face!” Let’s face it: These kinds of comments are still grating after all these years. Now we’re the parents — a new,

Anger is a natural, healthy emotion. And like all emotions, anger needs to be expressed — the key is learning to express it appropriately. It’s important for adolescents to understand that anger is normal and is felt by everyone. Anger is also powerful, in part because it is fueled by adrenaline. T

Peer pressure is a reality of growing up. Though it's out of our control as parents, there are things we can do to support our teen and help her successfully navigate the peer-pressure pitfalls. First, talk with your teen and help them set healthy boundaries on using drugs, drinking, having sex or

It’s no secret that the relationship between a mother and her daughter is typically a complicated one. Moms often get a clue they’re in for a wild ride the first time they see their little girl emotionally stomped on by another child or they catch a glimpse of their own insecurities in the eyes of t

Anyone who’s ever parented more than one child understands a fundamental truth: No two kids are alike. Here’s what many parents don’t understand: We need to tailor our parenting styles according to each child’s individual needs and temperaments. That’s what a study published last August in the Jou

Allison Perea knew nothing about autism until she sent her son to preschool. Although she was aware that Tyler was quirky, Perea was blindsided when she was told he was autistic. “When someone tells you your child isn’t right, you’re shocked and devastated and don’t know what to think,” says the Ye

Fifteen-month-old Elijah Jones knows when things aren’t fair. If everybody else gets a regular chair, he doesn’t want a booster. If everybody else gets peas, he wants some, too. If he has a lollipop, he likes to trade licks, and often shoves a half-finished, spit-covered lollipop into his surprised

When Rachelle Katz, Ph.D., psychotherapist and author of The Happy Stepmother, created her website, stepsforstepmothers.com, she was floored by the response. Thousands registered, eagerly sharing their experiences. These moms needed support — and wanted to be heard. “It seems to have opened a crack