Cultural differences in parenting styles
What are parenting styles? In the 1960’s, Diana Baumrind conducted a landmark study on parenting styles which she defined are determined by a parent’s balance of responsiveness and demandingness. She...
The truth about baby brain development and screen time!
Children under the age of 3 undergo rapid periods of brain development; studies have shown that over 80% of a child’s brain is developed by the age of 3. If...
Parents should stop making their child apologize
Many parents want to teach their child to have good manners and show empathy for others. This is why if you see your child take a toy away from another...
Teaching your child to be responsible
Your friend has a young daughter who packs most of her lunch. Your sister’s 2-year-old son cleans up his dishes after dinner. How did these parents get so lucky? It...
Disciplining your toddler effectively
It’s called the “terrible twos” for a good reason. Children at this age are eager to explore their recently acquired language (mainly “no!”) and motor abilities, but lack the social...
To punish, or not to punish
Before talking about punishment, we have to distinguish between punishment in a traditional, and psychological sense. Traditionally, punishment is defined as when an authority imposes a penalty for a misdeed....
Corporal punishment is outdated and ineffective
Corporal punishment is a form of positive punishment by inflicting physical pain or injury through spanking, caning, and hitting. Numerous studies have highlighted the negative implications of corporal punishment (physical...
The most effective forms of punishment
As we mentioned in our previous blog post about punishment, punishment can be viewed from a psychological or traditional lens. Natural consequences “Experiences are the best teacher, and the...
Dos and don'ts of praising your child
A common misconception is that all types of praise benefit your child. Although parents praise their children with good intentions in mind, there are a few things to keep in...
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