Videos
90 "Emotional smarts" videos
Richard Weissbourd on "You're not the boss of me!"
The Parents We Mean to Be author and Harvard psychologist Richard Weissbourd advises parents to use this comment as a moment to step back and reconsider what's gone amiss.
"But all the other kids get to do it!"
Should you give in or stand firm when your child makes this claim? A surprising response from Harvard's child and family psychologist Richard Weissbourd.
The 30-year parenting plan
Want your child to do well in life? Then step way back, says Madeline Levine, author of "Teach Your Children Well," and learn how to take the long view on parenting.
Carol Dweck on the difference between a fixed and growth mindset
World-renowned Stanford University psychologist Carol Dweck explains the core idea behind "Mindset," her breakthrough book on how to truly motivate kids.
Are we too worried about our kids' happiness?
This generation of parents is focused on raising happy kids. But, says Harvard psychologist Richard Weissbourd, this may be doing them far more harm than good.
Sadie's story: the tale of a bipolar child
Sadie was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at age 5. In this video she describes what it feels like.
John Duffy: When your child says, "I hate you!"
“Usually when a child says this … they mean something different," says psychologist John Duffy, author of The Available Parent. Here's how to read between the lines.
Erica Reischer on what to say when your child says, "I'm bored!"
Parent coach and clinical psychologist Erica Reischer says parents shouldn't try to fix bad feelings. Do this instead, she advises, and the payoff will be huge.
Erica Reischer on "But Dad lets me do it!"
Give kids credit for trying to get what they want, says parent coach and psychologist Erica Reischer. But to keep the endless back-and-forth in check, follow this one guideline.
Erica Reischer: when your child says, "I hate you!"
Is it time for a stern lecture or a time-out? Neither. Parent coach and psychologist Erica Reischer says by taking this approach, you'll get beyond these three ugly words.
Melissa Taylor on what to say when your child says, "I'm bored!"
"When my kids say, 'Mom, I'm bored!' they hate my answer," says Pinterest superstar Melissa Taylor. Find out why.
Christine Carter: What should a parent do when your child says, "I'm bored!"?
The author of Raising Happiness says parents shouldn't try to save kids from boredom. Besides, the complaint usually has nothing to do with being bored.
