But I can’t help but wonder: Is it really true that we as parents, as moms, are only as happy as our least happy child? Does our joy have a threshold that is set by our children’s situation? Is our ...

Every year on November 14, India celebrates Children’s Day– a special day to honour the happiness, innocence, and imagination of childhood. It’s more than just a date; it’s a reminder of how children ...

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 ...

Every year, we celebrate Children's Day on the 14th of November-- a day which is dedicated to the little bundles of joy that bring laughter, curiosity, and endless love into our lives. It is a ...

Many people feel anxious and insecure about parenting because of their own upbringing. While some lucky people are happy with the way that they were parented, others, raised in more dysfunctional ...

At one time or another, most parents ask themselves: "What can I do to help my child feel better about himself...to feel more confident...to view life positively?" Positive self-esteem is a key to ...

Every parent dreams of raising a happy child who's equipped to reach their greatest potential. No matter how intelligent or athletic your child is, they'll struggle to achieve their goals if they lack ...

We often hear parents say: "I just want you to be happy." The definition of happiness certainly varies person to person, but at the heart of this wish, we want our children to experience delight, to ...

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Minnesota has some of the most expensive child care in the nation. Photo illustration by Getty Images. This is my family’s reality: We pay over $1,400 a month for our 2-year-old son to go to child ...