From birth, fathers play a very important role in the psychological development of their daughters. Here's why... More >>

Under the guise of helping, caring, loving, and supporting, many parents actually end up doing more harm than good. Here are 5 ways you are unintentionally destroying your child's confidence... More >>

Parents yell at their kids because they're frustrated, frazzled, or have unrealistic expectations. They're overwhelmed with too much on their plates, and they're not mature or brave enough to only do what they are capable of doing well. Yet, regardless of the reason, yelling is very destructive to kids... More >>

Kids learn how to treat others by watching what you do. Here are 7 ways you and your spouse can show your kids you love each other... More >>

We all want our children to be competitive and work hard for goals. However, if your kids have to win to be happy, they're going to spend most of their lives feeling miserable. Here's how to teach kids early about healthy competition and how to be gracious when they win and lose... More >>

From youth sport leagues to movies and TV shows, we're often told to never give up and to never quit. However, there are times in life when it's not only acceptable to quit but actually necessary. Here are some of the instances when it's OK to quit... More >>

Many parents will tell their kids that they can do anything they want and that everything they do is great in order to protect them from failure. However, blowing smoke about how wonderful they are doesn't help kids - it handicaps them from coping with real life. Here are 7 things you should teach your kids to help them deal with failure... More >>

Kids learn how to identify and express their feelings by watching you deal with yours... More >>

You know how when your kid does something bad to another kid, and you grab them by the arm and tell them, "Say you're sorry!"? By doing this, you've taught them nothing. You have simply forced them to use a word they don't mean. So, how can you get your child to apologize and mean it? More >>

Whether it's a conflict over family get-togethers, sibling rivalry, child discipline, finances, jobs, or in-laws, there are ways to do it without all-out fights. Here's how... More >>