Parenting teens is a delicate balancing act. Today, your teen is turning to you for guidance. Tomorrow, they won't want your help at all! If you're curious about whether you're over-involved or under-involved, it's comforting to know that research points to teens who are parented with high levels of support and healthy independence having an enhanc...

Permissive Parenting is perhaps one of the most debated parenting styles right now, as many modern-day parents strive for deeper connections and open communication with their children. Permissive Parenting, according to developmental psychologist Diana Baumrind's parenting theory, involves high warmth but low structure and positive discipline that ...

Every parent hopes that their child is confident, competent, and happy. However, it is really hard for parents to strike a balance between protecting children and allowing independence. Raising strong children who feel confident doesn't necessarily mean making life obstacle-free but instead giving a child the opportunity to manage situations that p...

Some people hear "positive parenting" and imagine a child running wild while adults whisper softly in the corner. That is not the idea. Positive parenting still includes firm limits. Bedtime is bedtime. Hitting is not allowed. Homework still needs to happen. The child does not get to rule the house.The difference is that parents use gentle par...