Children are meant to grow up and develop their own lives, but sometimes, parents stay too involved. So, here are 11 behaviors parents should avoid if they want their kids to like them as adults.

I’m at the playground, watching my little one gleefully swing and climb, when suddenly, I hear a voice that makes me freeze. It’s another parent, and they’ve decided it’s their moment to chime in ...

Eat at least one meal as a family each day. Sitting down at the table together is a relaxed way for everyone to connect—a ...

Parents often want to give their children what they never had. But unresolved trauma can shape parenting in ways we don’t ...

Parenting shapes a child's emotional and behavioral development in profound ways, with everyday interactions leaving lasting effects Parenting is one of the most influential forces in shaping a ...

Starting elementary school is a major milestone, but it can be a difficult transition as children can experience separation anxiety or have trouble adapting to school rules and structure. However, a ...

Many parents have been there—red-faced as your child makes you want to scream at the top of your lungs. New research suggests at different approach works better. When parents respond to a child's ...

Earlier research has shown that having an obese parent increases a child’s risk of obesity, researchers said in background ...

Adding a parental mindfulness intervention improved parenting and child food intake and obesity risk over nutrition and activity counseling alone.

As a child psychiatrist, I've seen how the diagnosis of oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is frequently misunderstood and ...

In recent years, rates of childhood obesity have been rising, with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control estimating in 2024 ...

A six-year-old quietly slipping stickers and pencil toppers into a backpack is every teacher’s headache and every parent’s ...