Parenting
When Children Give Up: How to Respond
Your child starts to work on a puzzle, gets a few pieces in, can't find the next one, and immediately says "I can't do it" or throws it aside. A presc...
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Parenting
Why Praise Must Be Specific to Be Effective
Many parents offer praise freely: "Good job!" "Great work!" While well-intentioned, generic praise is less effective than specific praise that describ...
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Parenting
The Problem With Telling Children They Are Smart
Parents often tell their children they're smart—wanting to boost confidence and self-esteem. However, research on child development shows that ability...
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Parenting
How Positive Reinforcement Works in Practice
Positive reinforcement is one of the most effective behavior tools available to parents. When used thoughtfully, it strengthens desired behaviors and...
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Parenting
Why Parents Need Personal Goals
When you become a parent, your goals often become entirely child-focused. Getting through the day, helping your child develop, managing household need...
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Parenting
Why Autonomy-Supportive Parenting Produces Better Outcomes
Autonomy-supportive parenting means respecting your child's perspective, offering genuine choices, and involving them in decisions that affect them. R...
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Parenting
Homework Battles: Why They Happen and How to Make Peace With Them
Homework battles are remarkably predictable. A child comes home from school, is asked to do homework, refuses or meltdowns. A parent who has also had...
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