The key to raising a happy child is to allow them to be unhappy. It might sound counter-intuitive, but it’s highly effective, says Tovah Klein, a child psychologist and author of the book “How ...

Upset child after a parent or grandparent's habit negatively impacted him We all need reminders every so often of how our behaviors and habits can impact our kids so that we can adjust accordingly if ...

"I was sent to my room as a child when I got emotional, so I always get upset myself when my son is upset, and then I make everything worse. Could you write more about emotion coaching? What do I ...

JESSICA: WELL, RESEARCHERS NOW SAY USING A SMARTPHO OR OTHER SCREENS TO DISTRACT AN UPSET CHILD MAY BE A SHORT-TERM FIX, BUT IT’S LIKELY TO LEAD TO BIGGER MELTDOWNS IN THE FUTURE. HERE TO EXPLAIN IS ...