The author studies self-regulation for a living, but admits he can have a hard time following his own advice when parenting.Courtesy of Zack Barnes I study self-regulation, but I still struggle to ...

Every parent knows the scenario: you say it’s time to leave the birthday party or playdate, and your kid starts to tantrum. Or, your kid faces a setback at school, and they’re so hard on themselves ...

In recent decades, parenting has become increasingly intense. Parents are bombarded by the message that any failure on their part may mess their kids up for life. As a result, parents seek out often ...

Parenting often demands endless energy, patience, and sacrifice, but children benefit most when their parents are well-balanced and emotionally healthy. When parents prioritize self-care, they model ...

Many parents find that raising an autistic child is an incredible privilege, bringing about increased family closeness, personal growth, and expanded social networks. However, research shows that ...

I study self-regulation, but I still struggle to manage my emotions as a parent at times. Parents' actions can strongly shape how children develop self-regulation, so I'd like to do better. Strategies ...

As someone who researches self-regulation for a living, it's a little ironic to admit that I can really struggle with regulating my emotions as a parent. Over the past few months, I've been writing a ...