We joke about it, and oftentimes you hear parents state that they haven’t slept in years, and everyone laughs. However, underneath the joke is a real strain

If a parent explodes at every inconvenience, a child learns that power equals volume, and if a parent navigates conflict with calm and accountability

Changing family structures have reshaped how families live. Many young parents are raising children far from their support systems, while juggling work demands that leave little room for rest

Highly sensitive children feel emotions, sights and sounds intensely, making parenting both challenging and rewarding. Understanding their needs is key to helping them thrive

Structure is one of the clearest ways children experience love, and it tells them the world is predictable and that someone is paying attention

"Every year, I tell myself I will be calmer, less reactive. But by the second week, reality catches up. Work pressure, school demands, exhaustion. The children are the same. I am the same"

When children see parents setting and working toward their own goals, they learn by example. Younger children may not understand the concept of a full year, so weekly or monthly check-ins work better

Many modern parents are choosing gentler, conversation-based approaches to raise their children, breaking the cycle of fear and strict discipline they experienced in their own childhoods.

Statements like ‘you should be grateful, others have nothing’ can confuse or burden a child. Gratitude should be taught through experience, not comparison.

I have teenagers, and we row! They roll their eyes, storm off, slam doors, they’re prickly, rebellious and secretive. What am I doing wrong?

My parents never even mentioned sex when I was a child, so now I find talking about intimacy really difficult. How can I do better with my own children?

Children are rarely alone; every gap is filled with screens, tutors, activities, background television, music streaming, constant supervision and constant stimulation

My parents never even mentioned sex when I was a child, so now I find talking about intimacy really difficult. So how can I do better with my own children?