
Parents and caregivers are essential to children’s healthy …
Mar 31, 2009 · Parents, families and caregivers ensure children are healthy and safe, equip them with skills and resources to succeed, and transmit basic cultural values
Keeping teens safe on social media: What parents should know to …
May 9, 2023 · A multipronged approach to social media management, including time limits, parental monitoring and supervision, and ongoing discussions about social media can help …
What advice do psychologists have to offer on how parents can …
Jul 12, 2024 · Parenting, while rewarding, brings significant challenges and stress, often leading to burnout. This article explores parental burnout, its impact, and offers practical advice from …
Perfectionism and the high-stakes culture of success: The hidden …
Oct 1, 2024 · Parents can help their children develop a sense of mattering just by spending plenty of positive time with them, Flett said. The more time, the better, he said, with a focus on …
Grieving the midlife loss of a parent
Oct 1, 2024 · A parent’s death can deeply affect adults in their middle years, challenging self-identity and prompting a renewed focus on life goals.
Parenting - American Psychological Association (APA)
The job of parenting aims to ensure children’s health and safety, prepare children for life as productive adults, transmit cultural values, and more.
Parental favoritism isn’t a myth
Jan 16, 2025 · Research reveals how personality traits, birth order, and gender influence parental favoritism, offering insights into family dynamics and the importance of fair treatment.
Screen time and emotional problems in kids: A vicious circle?
Jun 9, 2025 · The findings suggest parents might want to be cautious about what screens they allow and use parental controls to manage time, said Noetel. He also noted that kids who use …
Physical discipline is harmful and ineffective
Parents who use physical discipline may be teaching their child to resolve conflicts with physical aggression. Researchers found that spanking can elevate a child’s aggression levels as well …
U.S. teens need far more emotional and social support
Apr 1, 2025 · Parents continue to be an important source of practical, or “instrumental,” support (driving teens where they need to go) as well as emotional support (offering a sympathetic ear …