Parenting

Most parents admit they want their kids to be empathetic and thankful. Not only are these virtues cornerstones of EQ (Emotional Intelligence) but they are critical for conflict resolution, effective communication and overall leadership.

A think-tank study reveals the secret: tough love is made of three ingredients – confident parents, warmth, and consistent discipline. But how do you mix these three ingredients in the right way? Start by understanding warmth, using co

Children need a certain level of discipline. But what is the best method of teaching them right from wrong? Depending on your child's age, there are some strategies you can employ.

There can be nothing more aggravating than a defiant child. However, when a child is seeking to gain power or control over a situation, arguing with him usually only escalates the tension. This also often leads to things being said

There is almost nothing more annoying to a parent than listening to your own kids bicker and fight. It often seems to start over almost nothing and then can quickly escalate into a screaming match. At best, it disturbs the

A new mother may find that sleep is the thing she most desires after her child is born. However, the mother of multiples may be looking for something entirely different: lots of information and help. Multiples bring many things to

Treating your child to something special can cause some parents to feel guilty. Kinder spokesperson and child development expert Dr. Anthony Volk recommends these five tips to using treats most effectively

With the current social climate, keeping young people safe is a major topic of conversation.  Dr. Nick DeFilippis, professor of Clinical Psychology at Argosy University in Atlanta suggests parents can help keep their children safe this

When your child has a negative attitude or behaviour toward school, try these strategies to help them through their frustrations.

Question: I’ve heard you speak several times and one of the reasons I really like your style is that I find you so practical. I find as a single mother with three teens I just don’t have much time to

While parental involvement is key to a child’s success in school, at what point does a participating parent become a smother mother (or father)?

Discipline is different from punishment because it teaches children to learn from their mistakes rather than making them suffer for them. In fact, imposing suffering actually shifts the focus from the lesson that needs to be learned to who

Question:  I want to be really honest with my kids since my own parents weren’t with me. How much should I share with my kids about my past?

Do your kids take forever to do simple homework? Keep putting off studying for tests, or working on long-term projects? Is getting them to clean their rooms a huge struggle? If this sounds familiar, you may have a procrastinator in

At some point in every parent’s life the question is asked "Why isn’t my child listening?" While caught up in the emotion, it is difficult to remember the stages of development your child goes through

Competing priorities. Trying to balance work and home. Never enough time or money.
Sure you want to be the best parent you can. However, competing priorities in your busy life can cause us to lose focus or make poor choices

Dear Dr. Karyn, I want my child to have the best opportunities so I’ve always enrolled him in numerous activities. Now I’m wondering if he is too busy. How full should a child’s schedule be?