It can be incredibly challenging to cope with someone who is toxic when it happens to be a parent. Various things can be done to minimize the effects of toxic parents. This article will walk you through some of these steps and provide helpful tips on handling toxic parents. The term toxic parent is not … Continue reading Dealing With Toxic Parents
Although developmental psychologists have studied how parents affect children’s development for many years, they cannot clearly demonstrate how their actions affect kids’ behavior. Some children who share a home can have very different personalities. Despite the obstacles to studying this topic, researchers believe that the parenting styles that children grow up under can affect their … Continue reading How Parenting Styles Affect Child Personality
It is essential to prepare for the various challenges your child may experience as a parent. Depression is not as rare as we think it is. According to a 2016 study, 12.8% of US teenagers had a major depressive episode. During adolescence, many phases can affect a teenager's behavior. Identifying the warning signs of depression … Continue reading How to Support Your Depressed Child
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This may seem obvious, but listening is more than just hearing what someone is saying. When parents are engaged with their children, they're actively involved. This means that the speaker feels heard and validated through physical touch (holding hands) or eye contact (looking into your child's eyes), as well as verbally (asking questions). Listening properly … Continue reading How to Really Listen to your Children
Jennifer Powers discusses how you can help your kids develop healthy bedtime habits.
Jennifer Powers discusses the importance of instilling kindness in your children.
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