In a study involving over 1,000 mom/teen pairs, researchers observed that children were more likely to successfully complete a task when their mothers gave instructions using a supportive tone. The authors of the study write, “If parents want … [Read more...]
Harsh Parenting Can Backfire
Parenting that includes frequent yelling, hitting, and threats may bring out the worst in a teen's behavior. Researchers tracked nearly 1,500 students over nine years and found that seventh graders subjected to harsh parenting tactics are more likely … [Read more...]