These three parenting styles hold the risk of leaving children with lasting damage to their well-being. Here’s how, according ...

Much research of parenting styles has examined how the ... general guidelines can help parents develop a healthier style—for example, being consciously warm and loving toward children, setting ...

Research has found that tiger parenting is associated with higher stress responses, as measured by cortisol levels, in kids.

Ariba Mobin thought a mother's love meant overprotection, but her son was struggling. Making simple decisions was hard and he ...

Letter writer doesn’t mind that their son doesn’t sit still through dinner — but his dad does.

When my son was 2 years old, he drew a really beautiful picture of swirls, scribbles and dots ... with a rock on the side of ...

Reviewed by Emily Edlynn, PhDWhether you grew up with siblings or were raised as an only child, you probably understand that your place in the family—or your birth order—has a major influence on your ...

Lawnmower parenting mostly involves parents removing obstacles to prevent their children from facing challenges. While it ...

Much research of parenting styles has examined how the ... general guidelines can help parents develop a healthier style—for example, being consciously warm and loving toward children, setting ...

Reviewed by Janet Taylor, M.D. Your parenting style can affect everything from your child's self-esteem to their academic success. It's important to ensure your parenting style supports healthy growth ...

That bike ride was just one of countless examples of my helicopter parenting. I decided what he would eat and wear, and who he would befriend. I made sure he didn't mingle with strangers and was ...