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Your parenting style will affect your child's health, self-esteem, and overall well-being. Discover which style leads to the best outcomes for kids.| Parents
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Want to raise a happy child? Follow these steps to improve your kid's confidence and bolster their joy, contentment, and self-esteem.| Parents
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Dealing with siblings fighting is pretty common, most children engage in mild aggression and competitiveness. However, if your children are fighting often, it might be cause for concern. Read on to learn child psychologist-recommended tips on how to strengthen sibling relationships and support them through conflict.| Parents
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From how to discipline a 5-year-old to older kids, a clinical psychologist and mother of four shares the magic of "soft criticism."| Parents
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Positive discipline is a parenting technique focused on kindness, trust, and connection. Here's why some experts say it's the ideal way to teach children right from wrong.| Parents
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The common advice to "respect your elders" isn't just outdated, it can also teach kids to accept rude behavior and create weak boundaries. Here's what experts say parents should teach their children instead.| Parents
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In a TikTok video, Dr. Martha Collado highlights how a dad builds his child's confidence and security when helping her learn a new trick on her skateboard.| Parents
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If you're noticing your outgoing child is suddenly shy, it's important to know that there are many different reasons for this kind of change in behavior. The key is to support children in growing their social skills in a way that matches what feels natural to them.| Parents
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In kindergarten, your child will practice basic concepts of math, reading, writing, shapes, and time. Learn more about what kids learn in kindergarten from experts.| Parents
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Putting pressure on kids in sports can have serious repercussions. While we want kids to be their best, these tips for easing pressure will benefit in the long run.| Parents
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Learn how to use age-appropriate consequences for lying, along with why kids lie at different stages in their development.| Parents
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Imaginary friends may be invisible, but experts say they have some clear benefits. Here’s what parents need to know about these fantastical beings.| Parents
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Bullying isn't just a middle-school problem. Learn how to spot it and how to protect your children from bullies at school.| Parents
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We've gathered our all-time favorite parenting tips from our board of advisors in one outstanding article that will have a profound effect on your whole family.| Parents
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Teens and even tweens are going to use social media no matter what. The American Psychological Association issues new guidelines for parents and children to stay safe online.| Parents
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Reward systems rely on positive reinforcement to encourage good behavior. Here's how to make reward systems work for toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged kids.| Parents
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Having a kid who wanders off in public can be scary. But this TikTok tip can make all the difference.| Parents
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Raising confident kids is a challenge for parents. Parents.com's 'Ask Your Mom' advice columnist, Emily Edlynn, Ph.D., shares tips and strategies to help your children develop self-esteem and self-confidence.| Parents
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Sitting down for a family meal (and no, it doesn't necessarily have to be dinner) has resounding benefits for both kids and their parents.| Parents