Posts by Jen Lumanlan
Q&A: How to stop using rewards to gain your child’s compliance (and what to do instead)
“Good job!” sounds harmless, but research shows praise actually reduces your child’s motivation to help, share, and cooperate. Here’s what the research reveals about praise.
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Why does parenting advice seem to change so often?
Early 20th-century parenting experts told parents to feed kids kerosene for colds and keep their heads pointed north. Today’s advice seems just as contradictory. But there are actually good reasons why recommendations change.
Read Full Post074: Attachment: What it is, what it’s not, how to do it, and how to stop stressing about it
Dr. Arietta Slade tackles the complex world of attachment and bonding in parenting. Explore the science behind attachment, its benefits, and debunked misconceptions. Discover the role of reflective functioning in nurturing a healthy attachment relationship and how to enhance your skills in this crucial arena.
Five practical steps for parents to break the Kavanaugh cycle
One in three women will experience sexual violence. Where do men learn it’s okay to force sex? Where do women learn their worth comes from being wanted? Parents: it starts with us.
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