If you were to stack up every parenting book ever written, the tower of how-to and what-to-do manuals would likely stretch well beyond the clouds. Raising a kid is a monumental job that generates ...

There's no such thing as a perfect mom or dad — but most "good parents" embrace two specific mindsets to raise confident, well-adjusted kids, says child psychologist Becky Kennedy. First, they focus ...

Of the many challenges I encountered as a parent of young children, the biggest was trying to answer the question: Am I doing a good job? I found plenty of people, drawing on expertise in biology, ...

Once I got the hang of parenting little kids, my kids turned into teens. It's a confusing time for parents of teens and teens themselves. Things constantly change, and sometimes I'm a parent, and ...

I remember my parents always put me first, even when they struggled with their health. For instance, shortly before my dad passed away, I visited him in the hospital to check in on him. When I arrived ...

The communication skills parents instill in their children isn't just crafted by how they speak to each other, but how they communicate with everyone, modeling social interactions and self-awareness.

Some parents do a fine or at least adequate job. Some do not. For those adult children who did not have adequate parenting, there may come a time for a challenging decision: should you care for an ...