The most important job a parent has is to maintain a strong healthy bond with the child, Pam Leo contends in her book, Connection Parenting, Parenting Through Connection Instead of Coercion. And she ...

As a working parent, it can be challenging to find time to connect with your kids while juggling an endless to-do list.

As parents, we spend so much time helping our kids succeed on the outside — teaching them words, setting routines, and encouraging good behavior. But there's one skill that quietly shapes whether they ...

Behind a meltdown, a repetitive question or even an "I don't care" may be a child wondering, Do you see me? Do I matter? Are ...

The Biggest Obstacle To Repairing a Parent and Adult-Child Relationship, Psychologist Says originally appeared on Parade. Preparing for a baby, having a newborn and then raising a child are big ...

Busy parents may not even realize their kids are feeling neglected, but once they see the signs that their kids need more attention, there are simple steps to take to renew the parent-child bond. Kids ...

The term “lonely parent” may seem like a contradiction in terms. Parents, by definition, are inextricably linked to at least one other human, after all—their child. And parents are constantly ...

Parents often ask children to perform for guests, which can cause anxiety. Children may feel pressured to please adults ...

NEW YORK, June 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Martha G. Welch Center for Emotional Connection today announced the launch of Tips for Connection, a new free video series designed to help parents of ...

When a child starts preschool, the focus is usually on them: Are they ready? Will they make friends? Will they cry at drop-off? But there's another layer we don’t always talk about: What does the ...