Across classrooms, teachers keep describing the same pattern: parents stepping in to smooth every bump, fix every problem, ...

Overprotectiveness creates a false sense of security. Kids can develop an exaggerated sense of their parents' omnipotence. Mom and Dad can fix anything. The result: Shock, dismay and an inability to ...

There's no such thing as perfect when it comes to parenting. It's a trial-and-error journey, and no matter how good a parent's intentions may be, mistakes happen. It ...

Experts warn that everyday parenting habits, often unintentional, can damage children’s emotional health and happiness if ...

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My point is that it is natural and healthy for parents to worry about potential dangers their children could incur. Of course, a child could be vulnerable to a sexual predator or other abuses when ...