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Parenting Through Adolescence: Understanding Parents’ Emotional Struggles

A son who used to ask for help with almost everything now wants to walk to a friend’s house alone. The parent might simultaneously feel pride in their child’s growing independence and an overwhelming anxiety about their safety; this can

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Reparenting Yourself: A Self-Healing Trend Rooted in Therapy

Reparenting is a self-care method by which individuals consciously provide themselves with the nurturing, safety, and emotional support that may have been lacking in their early developmental years. Reconnecting with the “inner child” is the central aspect. Doing so would

Parenting

Co-Parenting After Divorce: Interventions to Support Child Well-being

When a marriage ends, the most important concern for many parents is ensuring their children come through the transition as unharmed as possible. In fact, with the right support and strategies, children of separated parents can still flourish. This article

Parenting

The Psychology of Parenting: Balancing Rewards and Mental Health Challenges

Parenting is rewarding, but can also be very stressful. In a social construct, individuals often keep the stressful aspect of parenting in the shadows and focus on the reward, creating a half-spoken reality of the parenting experience. Surveys show parents

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Perfect Parenting Doesn’t Exist And That’s Okay

In the opinion of most experts, there is no such thing as a “perfect parent.” Numerous studies reveal that there isn’t a manual for parenting since it is difficult to be a perfect parent. Striving for a flawless parenting experience

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Parenting Styles and Moral Development in Early Childhood

A child’s mind is like wet clay, ready to be shaped by the slightest impact. Every touch leaves an imprint on a child’s mind. One learns the foundations of everything, from their desires to their Morals, in these early phases

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Do “Gentle Parenting” Methods Actually Work? A Critical Look at the Trend 

Parenting plays a pivotal role in a child’s development; it influences their cognitive,  emotional, social, and physical growth. Dr. Linda C. Mayes, a Yale University professor in her research on Neurobiology of Parenting and Brain Development, found that  “Responsive parenting

Parenting

Is Gentle Parenting the Real Deal or Just Another Trend?

In an age where mothers are bombarded daily with guidance—everything from mommy bloggers to child psychologists—it’s little wonder that parenting fads rise and fall by the wayside. One technique that has surged in popularity is gentle parenting. You may have

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The Psychology of Parenting an Introverted vs. Extroverted Child 

Parenting is an intensely individual endeavor, informed by a caregiver’s beliefs and background and influenced by a child’s particular temperament. One of the most consequential factors is where a child lands on the introversion-extroversion spectrum — a personality trait that

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Happy Parenting

Our children are like seeds, seeds with life waiting to express itself. They only need the right environment, not a manual to grow to their full potential. But what if the environment turns toxic, the water is too much, the