Children feel more secure when the rules of their world are clear and consistent, Dr. Kamphoff explains. “You’re building psychological and emotional safety. Boundaries communicate: ‘You’re safe, I’m ...

Parents who are afraid to put their foot down usually have children who step on their toes. —Chinese proverb Believe it or not, parents do their children a tremendous disservice when they don’t give ...

Behind this single word from your child or teen is often their mind working overtime. Parents often assume that their child is just being difficult when they resist doing things. This could mean kids ...

When lockdown hit, mum Kelly Medina Enos, found herself struggling to deal with her six-month-old son's behaviour. "He was starting to hit me and have real outbursts," she says. "I felt very lost ...

Most children learn very early how to say "yes." Yes to sharing toys they’re not ready to give away. Yes to hugs they don’t want. Yes to plans they feel unsure about. They learn it because saying yes ...