Parenting

  • How Should Parents React to Childhood Stress?

    (Originally published in 2021) Anxiety has become a much too common occurrence among the younger generation. A report from the APA revealed that Generation Z is less likely to report good mental health in comparison to other generations. Among the… Continue reading

  • Five Ways to Improve the Entitlement Syndrome

    (Originally published in 2015) Are parents today spoiling their kids? There seems to be a never-ending discussion today about the entitlement syndrome, spoiled kids, and inflated self-esteem. Concern for younger generations has increased because narcissistic behavior has become far too… Continue reading

  • Eliminate the Drama

    Some people love drama way too much. That’s why it has made millions for the television networks. In foregone days, soap operas were some of the most watched shows on television. Today, they’ve been replaced by reality TV. Drama may… Continue reading

  • Firm Parenting Pays Dividends

    As I was waiting in line one afternoon in a hotel lobby, I observed a toddler having a conniption, as we say in the South. Actually, it was a full-throttle temper-tantrum. The child made it clear that she wanted to… Continue reading