A hug can be easy for many people, but for others, it feels odd or awkward. In most cases, the reason could be growing up ...

Hugging and saying "I love you" are simple ... and fosters a sense of security and well-being. When a parent hugs their child ...

As a parent, what can I do to support my child with a disability? Why is it important to focus on a child’s abilities?

I gave everything to that child.” Descriptions of abuse or neglect are common in adult children’s decision to cut off contact with a parent. Like my patient, many parents are baffled and hurt ...

Daniella Gray is a Newsweek Family & Parenting Reporter based in London, U.K. Her focus is on family dynamics, childhood development, parenting styles, U.S. education and current trends in family ...

This type of too-close parent-child relationship is common. On the one hand, if a parent and child are close and feel comfortable sharing life experiences and feelings with each other, this is usu ...

Behavior Window: A tool that helps parents identify who owns the problem in a situation, guiding appropriate responses based on whether the issue lies with the parent, child or both. To see a ...