Telling an upset child to “stop crying” might seem like a well-meaning attempt to soothe them and quickly restore a sense of peace to the situation. But a leading family psychotherapist has warned ...

For so many of us parents, seeing our child upset feels unbearable. Yet, we hear over and over again that the key to being an effective parent is remaining calm when your child is losing it. First, it ...

The key to raising a happy child is to allow them to be unhappy. It might sound counter-intuitive, but it’s highly effective, says Tovah Klein, a child psychologist and author of the book “How ...

High earners can give their children a lifestyle that few families can afford, but giving your child too many things may cause them to be spoiled. Families that earn more can spoil their children more ...

Anger is one of the most complex emotions for children to manage. For a parent, it can be equally challenging to handle a child in the grip of frustration or fury. Whether it’s a toddler throwing a ...