Your child can sense emotions like happiness, tension and anger even before they understand words. A study has shown that children as young as 6 months can experience stress by inferring negative emotions through their parents’ expressions. Arguing in the vicinity of your children can make them vulnerable to experiencing negative emotions like stress, anger,…
As parents, we spend so much time helping our kids succeed on the outside — teaching them words, setting routines, and encouraging good behavior. But there’s one skill that quietly shapes whether they’ll be successful in life: self-connection, or the ability to tune into one’s own emotions, needs, and inner voice. When kids feel safe…
A strong family is not built with birthday parties, weekend outings, or perfectly filtered photographs. It is built with truth, trust, shared effort, and a deep understanding of what really matters. Some of the most powerful family values are not the ones hung on a wall, but the ones quietly followed at the dining table,…
As a cardiologist who has treated heart attacks for more than 20 years, I’ve seen how eating habits formed in childhood can often lay the groundwork for chronic illness in adulthood. My wife and I have three daughters, now in high school. I know how hard it can be during the early years just to…
Last Updated:July 04, 2025, 18:17 IST Parents, today, are no longer relying on punishment or reward systems. They are going with an approach that prioritises respect, empathy, and clear, consistent boundaries. Children raised with gentle parenting show stronger emotional awareness. Parenting styles have long reflected the values of their time, from the strict discipline of…
A decade after the Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, we asked people from across the country to share stories of what the ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges has meant to them. By Miya Lee and Daniel Jones Illustrations by Derek Abella June 26, 2025 Clarksville, Tenn. Travis VanZant Hours after the Obergefell decision, Michael…
Every time a child cries, throws a fit, or says “no,” plans get altered. Whether it’s skipping dinner, canceling study time, or avoiding sleep schedules—emotions begin to dictate the rules. Responding to big emotions with empathy is necessary, but letting tantrums lead decisions teaches children that outbursts equal control. Children learn emotional regulation from how…
Children only need love and attention; the relationship between adults isn’t their concern.The way grown-ups treat each other—whether with kindness, sarcasm, or silence—is a silent guidebook for a child’s future relationships. They watch how apologies are made, how disagreements are handled, and whether affection is shown freely. These moments shape how children will treat their…
Parents know all too well what it’s like to deal with a kid who refuses to listen: It’s frustrating. But after years of studying over 200 parent-child relationships, I’ve noticed something fascinating: Parents who rarely deal with defiance don’t make threats, bribes or harsh consequences. They use language that makes children actually want to cooperate. Traditional parenting phrases…
While she completely stayed off social media during her prep, she consciously chose to stay emotionally connected with those who lifted her up. Her parents, both doctors, understood her struggles without her having to explain much. Her tutor’s class became her second home. And in moments of self-doubt, it was these people—calm, present, and patient—who…
