Permissive parenting is linked to increased behavior problems and anxiety in children. Effective parenting combines love with clear standards and consequences. Current brain scans lack the precision ...

Jason was absorbed in a game on his phone, so I asked his mom, “How long has Jason had this stomachache?” Mom responded, “I’m thinking it’s been about two days.” Jason then piped in, “Shut up, mom.

Imagine this moment: At the grocery store, a toddler screams for a candy bar while the parent kneels, smiles, and negotiates endlessly—unwilling to say no. It’s a small scene, but it perfectly ...

Many parents of challenging children, teens, and adult children contact me, expressing great frustration that they are not taken seriously when setting boundaries. Many of them fall into a group known ...