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Strength-based parenting improves children's resilience and stress levels Children are more likely to use their strengths to effectively cope with minor stress in their life if they have parents who adopt a strength-based approach to parenting.	Our purpose as mothers The day I became a mother, I felt a sense of purpose I had never known before.
You can do it: You are strong enough to stop spanking There is another way. You don't have to spank your kids to discipline them. Or hit. Or smack. Or swat. Or slap. Or give a good whoopin'. Yeah, you'll still get angry with your children.	Origins of narcissism in children Narcissistic individuals feel superior to others, fantasize about personal successes, and believe they deserve special treatment. When they feel humiliated, they often lash out aggressively or even violently.
Hug It Out: Experts Warn Against Physically Punishing Children This week, many Tennessee children are rejoicing because it's spring break, but the time off from school may wear on the patience of some parents. A new study from Duke University warns against resorting to physical punishment.	It doesn't take "guts" to "sleep-train" an 8-week-old In her recent New York Times blog post “Sleep Training at 8 weeks: ‘Do You Have the Guts?” Aimee Molloy describes a routine pediatric visit that took an ugly turn.
Listen to your baby! The seeds for my organization, Parenting for a Caring World, were sown back in 1981 when I learned from La Leche League International about the parenting approach that many now refer to as Attachment Parenting (AP), though there was no name for... read more	5 things dads can do to raise emotionally healthy children As men are now being called upon to spend more time and participate in the direct care of their kids, they often find themselves emotionally overwhelmed trying to balance work, relationship and family demands. In a recent U.S.
Hyper-parenting is negatively associated with physical activity among 7–12 year olds Physical activity plays an important role in the physical, mental and social health of children. Unfortunately, most children do not accumulate sufficient physical activity for health benefits.	Some things hugs can't fix: Parental warmth does not remove anxiety that follows punishment A loving mom can't overcome the anxiety and aggression caused by corporal punishment, and her otherwise warm demeanor may make it worse, according to research led by Duke University.

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