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Authoritarian Parenting: Things Authoritarian Parents Do and How It Affects Children

Post author:Life Advancer
Post published:November 22, 2018
Post category:Family & Parenting Relationships Relationships & Social Life
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What is authoritarian parenting? The article defines behaviors and attitudes associated with this style and explores the long-term effects it has on a child. Everyone has their own unique approach to parenting. However, psychologists have identified a classification system that distinguishes between the most common parenting styles: neglectful, permissive, authoritative and authoritarian parenting. In this article, we are going to concentrate on authoritarian…

14 Smart Parenting Tips That Will Help Your Children Thrive

Post author:Valerie Soleil, B.A., LL.B.
Post published:October 2, 2018
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Smart parenting is about finding that fine line between authoritarian and permissive parenting styles. Below are a few tips that will help your children grow into happy and balanced adults. We’re constantly exposed to parenting advice, whether it’s in books, magazines, online websites or through family and friends. At the end of the day, we know our children best, and we have to…

How to Spend More Quality Time with Family (and Why It’s Important)

Post author:Francesca Forsythe, LL.M., M.Phil.
Post published:September 24, 2018
Post category:Family & Parenting Lifestyle Relationships & Social Life
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Quality time with family is more important now than ever. We are constantly worried about work, focussed on technology and busy with everyday life, and quality time with family can be something we overlook. It can be easy to forget the importance of spending one on one time with those closest to you. Spending time with family has been shown to be beneficial…

What Is Attachment Parenting and What Are Its Positive and Negative Effects

Post author:Andreea Vaduva, B.Sc. (Hons)
Post published:September 9, 2018
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Healthy attachment parenting is a must for the child’s personality development and good mental health later in life. In a very simple definition, an attachment is a relationship or affective bond that develops between two or more individuals. In this article, we are talking about the attachment parenting and the emotional bond that the child develops with his/her family. Considered the strongest attachment…

What Is Mindful Parenting and How It Can Help Your Children Thrive?

Post author:Michelle Liew, B.A.
Post published:August 29, 2018
Post category:Family & Parenting Relationships & Social Life
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A holistically developed child is one who has the constant attention of his or her parents. Therefore, being a mindful parent is essential. It involves cultivating openness, wisdom, and attentiveness. Your child won't be well-rounded unless you practice it well. We explain mindful parenting, and how practicing it will help your young one thrive. What Is Mindful Parenting? All parents wish for their…

3 Things a Co-dependent Parent Does and How It Affects Children

Post author:Janey Davies, B.A. (Hons)
Post published:July 18, 2018
Post category:Family & Parenting Relationships & Social Life
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A co-dependent parent is usually an individual who did not get their emotional or physical needs met during childhood. This has led them to impose their needs onto their own children. Co-dependency is a psychological concept that refers to anyone who feels extremely dependent on their loved ones. This dependency makes a co-dependent parent feel completely responsible for their loved one's happiness and…

What Causes Anger Issues in Children and How to Recognize Them

Post author:Ruth Newton, M.A., B.A.
Post published:June 13, 2018
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Anger is a normal emotion in both children and adults, but anger issues in children may indicate a bigger underlying problem. Every child will have the occasional temper tantrum or outburst. Some children may even lash out in frustration. Whilst it can be hard to manage these situations, it is worth remembering that most children are angry because they haven’t developed the necessary…

3 Pieces of Divorce Advice Most People Tend to Ignore

Post author:Sylvia Smith, M.A.
Post published:May 31, 2018
Post category:Family & Parenting Relationships Relationships & Social Life
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Separating is never what couples envision when they are exchanging their marriage vows. Yet, with marriages failing as often as they succeed, divorce advice becomes necessary for some couples. It is not easy to end a marriage, that is why divorce advice is essential for those who wish to move on with their lives and pursue a legal separation. Once you have begun…

What Is Authoritative Parenting and How It Affects Children?

Post author:Valerie Soleil, B.A., LL.B.
Post published:March 5, 2018
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Authoritative parenting is about moderation. In the following article, we will tackle the subject of this parenting method. When it comes to parenting, everyone has their own technique and opinion about which is best for their children. Authoritative parenting could be described as a mixture of the best elements of the two most extreme styles. While some may claim that one parenting method…

Anxiety in Children: What Causes It and How to Recognize the Early Symptoms

Post author:Sherrie Hurd, A.A.
Post published:February 19, 2018
Post category:Family & Parenting Mental Health & Wellbeing
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Does your child seem to stress and worry about everything? Well, anxiety in children can be more common than you think, and it might be happening in your family. I never realized how anxious I was as a child until I grew older. Considering my anxiety was something I endured from as long as I can remember, I never noticed an onset of…