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"By having a basic understanding of child development, you can better support your child during each stage..."

"Helicopter parents fail to notice when they cross the line—or to understand the consequences of their behavior on their children..."

Here are three ways you can become a more encouraging parent at home to help your kids feel more confident and motivated to do well...

"Mom, can we please have a lemonade stand? Pleeeeeeeeease?" Marissa begged.

"Letting kids solve their own problems requires patience and faith..."

"You may feel so overwhelmed and stressed that you think you need a month-long vacation at this point, but by implementing alone time into your regular routine, you can start to feel better today..."

"When my daughters were merely toddlers, they began striving for independence. They wanted to feed themselves, dress themselves, brush their own teeth, explore everything, and test limits..."

"Everyone knows that children depend on their parents to get their needs met. But what happens when the parent relies on the child to meet his/her own emotional needs?"