“I take away his phone and he behaves for three days and then goes right back to the back-talking and crappy attitude. I don’t understand why he doesn’t just... learn!” My ex was talking about our ...

MINNEAPOLIS — One of the biggest challenges many parents face is trying to help their children get motivated to succeed in school, sports, music, the workplace, or life in general. We may try ...

Experts caution that praising children's innate abilities can backfire, fostering anxiety and a fear of failure. Instead, focusing on effort and strategies, known as 'process praise,' cultivates a ...

Later on in LUNA, there will be different activities your child will need to complete, which will usually involve facing their fears to overcome them. Completing these activities and facing fears ...

When children resist tasks, parents can foster motivation through psychology-backed strategies. Breaking down activities into manageable steps, offering choices, and connecting tasks to interests ...

Let’s say you have an 8-year-old son who seems to be perfectly content to play video games all day, every day. Physical activity levels, outside of school, have dwindled and lately there’s has been ...

Dr. Swiezy answers the question: 'Sacrificing Childhood For Intervention?' Oct. 23, 2008 -- Question: Is it necessary to sacrifice my child's enjoyment of his/her early childhood in the interest of ...

Later on in LUNA, there will be different activities your child will need to complete, which will usually involve facing their fears to overcome them. Completing these activities and facing fears ...