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When a child misbehaves, ideally we should use that moment to teach a thoughtful and constructive lesson, but reality can be different. Especially when we are stressed, overwhelmed or tired. Sometimes a quick verbal reprimand is a lot easier and more convenient. If we are not watching our tone or words, our message can be …

Being an optimist, and modeling that behavior for our children has a myriad of positive effects. Not only do optimists tend to have less stress, anxiety, and depression, but they are also luckier! That’s right, a study found that optimists are more open to opportunities and interactions and therefore encounter more situations that appear to …

Imagine if your teenager followed all your rules and always told you the truth. Sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it? Well it is, but a recent study has identified the type of homes where teens follow the majority of rules and tell the truth most often. The trick is, it’s up to the …

Many parents have heard of or experienced “Mommy Brain” – a phrase that refers to a parents inability to think clearly or remember things as easily as they had pre-baby. Many parents lament the loss of their mental prowess, but if you suffer (or suffered) from “Mommy Brain”, relax, new research says it’s a good …

Um, actually we meant to say, “So your children can become responsible, independent, and successful people”…and of course you can do less. Self-monitoring is a valuable skill where children learn to evaluate their own behavior and take steps to improve the outcome. So, if you have a child who chronically forgets to take their homework …

Yes. That’s right. We are defending teenagers. Well, actually, just for a few key traits like being irrational, self-focused, resisting reasonable bedtimes and their desire to experiment. Now we know that these traits can drive parents nuts, but what are we supposed to do when research has discovered a biological basis for them? TEEN BRAINS …

Messing up as a person and as a parent is normal. In fact, it’s a given that there will be times we lose our patience, miss our child’s cues, fail to pick them up on time, and so much more! Even though we may know that messing up is normal, we often feel terrible about …

Ever wonder why watching someone get hurt can make your own stomach sink? Or why, when another person experiences joy, it can make you smile? The ability to feel something we see, read, hear or think is due to mirror neurons located in our brain. These specialized neurons reflect our social world back to us, …

Your spouse comes home and gives you flowers, but what you really want is help with the dishes. Your teenager claims you don’t love them, even though you just took them shopping. Love is often thought of as a feeling that just exists between people that are supposed to love each other. Sometimes love can …