Stop the nagging!
Kids don't do what you ask? Parenting coach Christine Carter offers a nag-free alternative: the h-word.
Po Bronson: the art of roughhousing
Po Bronson, bestselling author of "Nurture Shock," underscores the surprising benefits of rough-and-tumble play.
Carol Dweck on the power of "yet"
This one little word, says world-renowned Stanford psychologist Carol Dweck, has the power to inspire your child to do incredible things.
Bruce Feiler on "I don't like reading!"
The bestselling author of The Secret of Happy Families did his research and discovered the best way to respond.
Carter on kids and chores
"It sounds really mean and tough," admits parenting coach Christine Carter... but it works. Here's her secret for getting kids to do their chores and take more responsibility.
Lenore Skenazy: free range kids
Should parents let their child ride a bus alone in a big city? Lenore Skenazy talks about what could happen when you let your kid take such a big risk.
Richard Weissbourd on "I hate you!"
Kids will "go through moments when they are really angry and hate their parents," says Harvard psychologist Richard Weissbourd. But that doesn't make saying it OK.
Christine Carter on "I hate you!"
“When somebody says something so hurtful, your response is going to be... 'I hate you, too,'” says Raising Happiness author Christine Carter. But don't go there, she adds. Take this approach instead.
Madeline Levine on "I hate you!"
"Disagreement is tolerated. Disrespect is not," says psychologist Madeline Levine. Here's her advice on what to do when your child utters these dagger-to-the-heart words.
Bruce Feiler's #1 parenting tip
Bruce Feiler spent years interviewing experts on how to have a happy family - and learned enough to fill a book. But here's his favorite piece of advice for parents.
The secret of your child's brain
"Parents are not doing kids a favor" by making this common mistake, says Stanford psychologist Carol Dweck, who explains how to inspire confidence in your child.
Po Bronson on teaching kids how to lose
Bestselling author Po Bronson explains why kids who are afraid of losing are at risk of never really succeeding.
Help your child focus - video
Want to teach your kids to pay attention? Give *them* attention!
Create a love of learning - video
Tips for talking to your child about school and success.
Mistakes worth making - video
If at first kids don't succeed, teach them to try, try again.
Melissa Taylor on "I don't like reading!"
Don't despair, says Book Love author Melissa Taylor. Instead, try these three secrets to get your reluctant reader hooked on books.
Chinese vs. U.S. parenting styles
Author Po Bronson explains a study about how mothers in Hong Kong and the U.S. respond differently when they think their child has done poorly on an IQ exam.
How to help a disorganized child
Parenting expert John Duffy reveals how you can help transform even the most scattered child into a master of organization.
Tip #2: What's wrong with him?
"It's OK. The legs are in the closet." A series of unfortunate events followed when the comedienne’s daughter asked this question. Here’s how she responded.
Carter on "My teacher hates me!"
Raising Happiness author Christine Carter says too many parents respond by saying, "Of course she doesn't!" But this isn't the right approach.
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