In my last post, we looked at why willpower-based parenting resolutions fail. Intentional parenting offers a different approach: understand what needs aren't getting met, then build systems that ...

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

Teenagers' needs for independence and privacy increase dramatically during adolescence. Today, many parents struggle with concerns about their teens' screen time and digital safety, and for good ...

Who is the best kind of parent? There are four common parenting styles and one wins the title. The “authoritative” style — holding a child to high and firm expectations while still nurturing the ...

Parents and people who support parents and families recognize that while parenting has its highs, stress among parents is also ubiquitous. They are seeking ideas and tips to help parents navigate the ...

A reader writes that her friends “recently spent around $300 on their daughter’s birthday party — her first. They bought lots of stuff to entertain their young guests and extended family. The child, a ...