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Adolescent Bedrooms: A Psychological Tug-of-War Between Parents and Teenager

Few things cause family tension more than a messy room belonging to a teenager. To parents, it appears to be a sign of laziness or disrespect for family rules. To teenagers, a messy room may express freedom from parental control.

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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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Why Parents Struggle with Children’s Autonomy: Understanding Empathy Gaps

Empathy and autonomy are the two most important aspects of children’s growth, development and understanding of themselves as well as the world around them. Children often expect or crave their parents’ approval and understanding, as well as that of the

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Why Indian Parents Struggle With Vulnerability And Why It Matters

Being vulnerable is being exposed, and that takes courage. Vulnerability allows you to be seen without any filter by the people who are close to you. Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines vulnerability as the capability of being wounded, physically or emotionally. So,

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What Resources Do New Autism Parents Need Most in 2025?

Your child just got diagnosed with autism. You’re staring at a folder full of paperwork, your head spinning, trying to figure out what to do next to support them and their unique needs. Sound about right? Here’s the thing: you

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Should Parents use Corporal Punishment?

Come on, let’s face it — most of us have either witnessed it, undergone it, or had the flying chappal incident narrowly averted at some point in childhood. Spanking or slapping, in many Indian families (and quite frankly, many others as

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Tips for First-Time Parents

Taking on the life role of a parent is a dream realized for many, but it can also feel like a continuous internal battle, disheartening even the strongest-minded individuals. Whether you’ve recently given birth or are in the last stretch

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Why Some Parents Fear Their Children: The Psychology of Child-to-Parent Abuse

A violent or abusive child can have a significant influence on the entire family. But what causes child-parent abuse (CPA), and how can you overcome it? Every family goes through rocky patches, and it’s natural to feel challenged by your

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Psychologists Suggest 9 Things for Parents to Raise Empathetic Children

Empathy is a concept emphasised significantly when talking about gentle parenting. Gentle parenting is a new concept where parents raise their kids without using rewards and punishment as a tactic. Through empathy, respect, understanding, and the establishment of sound limits,

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How Can Parents Address the Mental Health Effects of Cyberbullying?

As a parent, you’d want to protect your child from the mean clutches of social and school bullying. However, one thing that slipped your mind is the prevalence of cyberbullying. According to Nemours Children’s Health, this type of bullying is