Early exposure to setbacks can help children confront later disappointments without falling apart.

Child behavior reflects complex systems, not parental failure. Replacing blame with accountability supports real learning and ...

What I thought was a parenting failure was one of the best lessons I have learned. When I couldn't help my son with his math anymore, I felt like I was no longer enough. I finally realized I was ...

In my very first Kids & Culture Alert! newsletter published in April of 2005, I discussed the sad epidemic of fear of failure that was rampant in America then. Well, more than five years later, fear ...

Helicopter parenting usually starts with good intentions. Staying involved feels like the safest path because it gives parents a sense of control and reassurance. However, constant oversight tends to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I'm parenting coach Kristin Gallant with some tips for dealing with toddler temper tantrums. (Photo Illustration: Yahoo News, ...