You may think there’s only one type of parenting. But according to parenting theorists, there are actually several different styles of parenting. One theorist came up with eight different styles of ...

As unfun as it may be in the moment, telling a child "no" is a big part of teaching them how to navigate the world. But not all parents set those boundaries. A permissive parenting style will allow ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Do you avoid saying "no" to your kids at all costs? Do you avoid disciplining them because you long to maintain your BFF status?

Permissive parenting can be emotionally neglectful and harmful. But being raised by some types of permissive parents could actually seem like a lot of fun. With few rules strictly enforced and ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. It's tempting to want your kids to have a positive view of you, and it feels good to give them a treat ...

When Terrie moved to town and joined her local parenting group, she was surprised to find so many people sharing stories of difficulties with their child’s behavior. Many of these comments came with ...