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All Parents Offer Empty Promises and Hollow Threats. But Do They Do Harm?

By Jillian Mock

Ask the Goodfather

I'm Divorced and Sick of My Irresponsible Ex In-Laws. Can I Cut Them Out?

By Patrick A. Coleman

Scared Parents Are Avoiding Playdates For "Safety Concerns." What Gives?

By Patrick A. Coleman

The Only 4-Month Milestones That Matter

By Patrick A. Coleman

Ask the Goodfather

My Baby Is the Boss. Please Help Me Get My Life, and Wife, Back!

By Patrick A. Coleman

How to Explain Impeachment to Children

By Patrick A. Coleman

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8 Things a Parent Should Never Say to Their Child Threatening violence or the loss of love might seem like obvious no-nos, but there are more subtle phrases just as damaging.

The 9 Words Parents Should Never Say to Their Kids The rhyme says ‘words will never hurt me,’ but when used on children these 9 epithets could cause damage.

How to Arm Little Kids Against Negative Thoughts Giving children power over negative thoughts can reduce problem behaviors and freak outs that were once considered a normal part of childhood.

How to Comfort a Child After Mom or Dad Gets Angry Parents aren’t supposed to lose their temper, but everyone does. It’s still possible to be a good parent afterward.

How to Wake Up a Sleepy Kid Parents don't need a special wake up alarm to make kids bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, but they may have to become a morning person themselves.

How to Say No Without Saying 'No' There are times in parenting when saying no as a form of child discipline doesn't make sense. It's better to offer choices and help kids develop reason.

When Should Parents Stop Playground Fights Among Kids? Rarely. Parents are prone to swooping in when they see conflict, but letting kids work it out may just be the best idea.

How to Comfort a Child After Mom or Dad Gets Angry Parents aren’t supposed to lose their temper, but everyone does. It’s still possible to be a good parent afterward.

How to Stop the Eye Rolling If a child talks back, something is going on. Backtalk and sass might be a method of communication.

How to Teach a Girl to Confidently Talk to Boys The key to raising a confident adolescent girl who will become a confident woman is by listening and teaching boundaries in toddlerhood.

How to Hurry Up a Kid Who Gets Ready Slowly Kids dawdle because they can get away with it. Often times taking a few extra seconds to engage them directly is enough to speed them up.

How to Help a Kid With a Broken Heart The brain of a tween is built to understand the here and now, which makes heartbreak feel like forever, but parents can help if they avoid talking about fish in the sea.

How to Teach Little Kids to Wait Waiting is hard for kids who were once served by adults who now expect patience. This is how to teach little children to wait without fuss.

How to Trick a Kid Into Talking About Their Day Kids clam up. It happens. When kids won’t talk, parents’ best tools are patience and gentleness.

Does it Matter Why Bullies Bully? Empathy is undeniably good for kids, but the reason parents should ask bullying victims why their bullies hurt them is also about reducing shame and gaining information.

How To Trick a Grade Schooler Into Opening Up Parents who want information about their grade schooler’s life would do best to pry less and offer more information about their own experiences.

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