Parenting with Pride: Showing Up for Your LGBTQIA+ Child
What does it actually feel like to watch your child become more fully themselves – and realize that your child’s journey may ask you to grow alongside them?
We sit down with parent and REEL co-founder, Callie Turk, a mom who… Read more >>
What if the most powerful thing an educator can do has nothing to do with curriculum? Search Institute has spent over 60 years studying what helps youth thrive — and the answer keeps coming back to one thing: relationships.
In this… Read more >>
Why Self-Regulation Is a Parent’s Most Powerful Tool
Picture the scene: Two siblings are fighting and their mom is desperately trying to implement all the behavioral tips she’s studied to ease the conflict. But the bickering kids keep at it. She feels herself getting more and more tense Read more >>
The Art of Trusting Your Child – Voices of Compassion Podcast
What does it really mean to trust your child—and how is that different from being permissive or naive? In this episode, we talk with CHC experts, Marjan Ebadi, PhD and Dylan Stewart, PsyD, about the psychology of trust, from early… Read more >>
Positive Parenting Tips: Adolescence (15–17 years old)
Parenting older teens, ages 15 to 17, is about guiding from the sidelines as they move closer to adulthood. These years are marked by a growing desire for freedom, deeper thinking about the future, and more complex emotional and social Read more >>
Positive Parenting Tips: Young Teens (12–14 years old)
Parenting early teens, ages 12 to 14, comes with a unique set of challenges and opportunities. As kids begin to assert their independence and form their own identities, they still rely on their parents for stability, support, and guidance—even if Read more >>
Positive Parenting Tips: Middle Childhood (9–11 years old)
Positive parenting during the later middle childhood years, ages 9 to 11, is essential for helping children build confidence, resilience, and strong values as they prepare for adolescence. With empathy, structure, and open communication, parents can foster emotional growth, support Read more >>
Positive Parenting Tips: Middle Childhood (6–8 years old)
As children begin school and navigate more complex social environments, they benefit greatly from consistent support, clear expectations, and encouragement at home. This stage is an opportunity for parents to strengthen communication, model problem-solving skills, and guide children toward healthy Read more >>
Positive Parenting Tips: Toddlers (2–3 years old)
Parenting toddlers ages 2 to 3 is a whirlwind of discovery, big emotions, and rapid development. At this age, children are learning to express themselves, assert independence, and make sense of the world around them—all while still needing comfort and Read more >>
Positive Parenting Tips: Preschoolers (3–5 years old)
In the preschool years, children are rapidly growing in independence and curiosity, making it an ideal time to nurture their confidence through encouragement, empathy, and consistent guidance. In this article, you’ll learn about developmental milestones, including emotional and social development, Read more >>
