Parenting & Child Development: From Infancy to Adolescence

Parenting success relies on understanding developmental benchmarks, managing maternal health during and after pregnancy, and implementing effective behavioral strategies for toddlers and teenagers.

General Parenting

How the Authoritative Parenting Style Impacts a Child's Behavior

Published Apr,26 2018 | By Beth Greenwood

Parents have different styles, from the permissive parent who allows pretty much any kind of behavior to the overly strict parent who lays down rules about everything.

How Does It Affect Children When Their Parents Ignore Them?

Published Jun,13 2017 | By Beth Greenwood

Humans interact with their children in a variety of ways. Authoritarian parents tend to lay down the law and mete out harsh punishments, while permissive parents set few or no limits. The authoritative parenting style, in which parents are warm, loving and still set definite limits, seems to be the most effective.