While we shouldn’t stop teaching our kids about stranger danger, we need to also help them understand that they alone have control over their bodies. This means even allowing your child to say “no” to ...

Your children will copy you. So, if you want them to have integrity and assertiveness, model good behavior. Don’t be weak, your children will see it. Stand up for your beliefs and views, even if it ...

Children are taught to obey rules, be polite and not start trouble but are not trained the correct way to assert and defend themselves. Being assertive does not come naturally to many children, and ...

In recent years there have been a lot of articles about the importance of teaching children empathy. As a psychotherapist (and a mom) who specializes in relationships, I could not agree more. I am ...

Experts advocate for encouraging children to express thoughts and disagree respectfully, rather than demanding silent obedience. This approach fosters confidence and the ability to advocate for needs.

A child needs to be assertive and have the ability to say no when they need to – here’s how to teach them Role-playing scenarios can help children learn to stand up for themselves. Photo: Getty It is ...

TIDY your room, wash your hands and we’ll have dinner. Except you don’t manage to say it all to your child; you get as far as “tidy your...” and he begins talking over you. Alternatively, he makes ...

Source: Carl Pickhardt, Ph.D. At the outset of adolescence, usually in late elementary or early middle school, parents can notice a telling change as the girl or boy starts becoming increasingly ...