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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.	It's alright that you need me My child, I want to say this to you: It's alright that you need me. Needing is good. Needing is natural. When you cry for me, when you wrap your arms around me, when you sigh because you feel happy in my arms...you're behaving just as you should... read more
Babies becoming big kids Last week, my husband and I went out to dinner and a movie, while my mom put our toddler to bed. To many families, this might not be a big deal, but no one other than me had ever put her to bed before.	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.
Babies can follow complex social situations Infants can make sense of complex social situations, taking into account who knows what about whom, according to research at the University of Missouri.	Parenting: 5 things your toddler needs you to know Hi there. I'm your toddler, and there's a few things you really need to know about me. Knowing these 5 things will make things better for all of us. Also, please let me have a cookie while you read this: 1. My Brain is a Toddler Too!
Why teens are impulsive, addiction-prone and should protect their brains Teens can't control impulses and make rapid, smart decisions like adults can -- but why? Research into how the human brain develops helps explain.	Inside your teenager's scary brain New research shows incredible cognitive potential -- and vulnerability -- during adolescence. For parents, the stakes couldn't be higher.
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 that was recently published in the Journal of Clinical Child... read more	Screentime and Attachment Parenting There are issues that Attachment Parenting International does not take a stance on and instead advocates for all parents to be informed when making parenting decisions that work best for their families.

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