Kids do listen to their parents from time to time, especially when they aren't supposed to. Here's what research says about ...

Parenting is a wonderful journey filled with challenges and rewards, and one of the greatest joys is when our children actually listen to us. As a parent, it’s not always easy to get kids to pay ...

Saying "no" is essential in parenting. But setting limits shouldn't start and end with that one word. As a certified child life specialist and licensed therapist, I know that saying "no" is meant to ...

Carla is having one of those mornings. She has a staff meeting at 8:30 a.m. and needs to drop off the kids at school on her way to the office. Her son, Jonah, is happily playing with his Legos while ...

Respect doesn’t work like that. And obedience that comes from fear or exhaustion? That barely lasts till the next tantrum. Real respect, the kind that makes kids listen even when you’re not watching, ...