Parents who act like authoritarians set rigid rules and enforce strict discipline. Learn how this controversial style of ...

Praise and rewards can be an effective way to change kids' behavior for the better. Here's how to use them.

Positive reinforcement is a type of positive discipline that aims to shape behavior by focusing on the good while reframing ...

Regardless of upbringing or who your parents are, some kids are just more “mature” for their age. But sometimes, that maturity comes about because they’re forced to grow up fast due to situations at ...

If your little one has ever caught you off guard by dropping a verbal bomb or your young child struggles with separation anxiety, you’re certainly not alone. It’s important for parents to recognize ...

They’re doing more than cracking dad jokes. A new study suggests a father’s parenting behaviors in the early years of a child’s life may shape their physical health years down the line. But in a ...

Lonely adult men are often conditioned to hide their emotions from a young age. Loneliness has become a surging epidemic in the United States, with up to 15% of American men claiming to be lonely, a ...

The new year has begun and almost everyone has developed their New Year’s resolutions. While most develop fitness goals and life style changes, I encourage parents to have a fresh start on being ...

There's new evidence that pregnancy really does change the brain. A study of female mice found that two hormones produced during pregnancy alter brain circuits that control parenting behaviors, a team ...

Just as with children, it turns out that pets benefit from a parenting style that shows warmth and takes a positive approach ...