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“Growth mindset” is a belief that intelligence can be developed over time. Children taught to believe this are better at facing challenges.

As every parent experiences, not getting the response you want from your child can sometimes cause you to raise your voice or display visual frustration to the point where you are the one who is actually overreacting. And as we (logically) know, rarely does a louder and bigger reaction from us lead to a more calm and resolved situation with them. That’s why, the next time your child is pushing your buttons, you should consider underreacting to the behavior to see if your buttons suddenly become

From yelling too much to being too controlling, these are the regrets a variety of dads have about their parenting — and why they wish they acted differently.

Flexible children who are open to change aren't raised in a day. But even the most unyielding of kids can become a little more adaptable with parental support.

Since returning to school last year, Utah teacher John Arthur has seen more and more kids show up to his classroom exhausted and angry after working through drama on Snapchat until 3 a.m. But as much as Arthur is concerned about the heightened amount of time students spend in the digital world since the start […]

Kids don’t need to fear bugs, bills, or the coronavirus pandemic, even if parents do. To keep from transferring anxiety to kids, parents should be honest about fears.

Talking down to ourselves after a mistake only makes it worse — and has an adverse effect on us and our kids. Here's what to know.

Does your child sometimes have trouble focusing? Of course they do. Here are some common mistakes parents make trying to get kids back on task — and some better approaches to try.

Raising a kid who isn't a pushover is all about standing up for yourself, your ideas, and your own health in front of your kids. But making sure they don't become a bully is important, too.

Whether parents are happier than non-parents, why siblings are so different, the perils of discipline, bedtimes, TV and more…

I hate to be the one to tell you this, but your kid is a brat. Worse than that? It is your fault that your kid is a brat.

Between kids chattering, bolting from their seats or simply staring out the window, keeping students focused is a constant battle for Alexandra Beckman, a special education teacher of fifth- and sixth-graders in Ozark, Missouri. “It’s probably how I spend the majority of my day,” Beckman admitted. She recently tried a new approach to claw back …

Kids are more anxious and depressed than ever. Is identity politics to blame?

The psychologist Lisa Damour shares advice on how to connect, what healthy emotions look like and when to step in.

The right family rules are powerful tools and guiding principles. But you need to enforce them with consistency and kindness. Here's how to do just that.

Fatherly empowers men to raise great kids and lead more fulfilling adult lives through original reporting, expert parenting advice, and hard-won insights into a challenging, but profoundly rewarding stage of life.

Want to improve your communication and relationship with your kids? A neuroscientist and parenting expert breaks down the four most common phrases you should never use, why they don't work, and the right way to teach self-discipline.

The pandemic has changed my relationship with my teens.

During this pandemic, many of us parents are spending a lot more time with our children. With more contact, there's often more conflict. The last half year may have seen some of your worst parenting moments—but also some of your best. Certainly, both hold true for me. How can mindfulness practice he