What advice do psychologists have to offer on how parents can manage . . . Parenting, while rewarding, brings significant challenges and stress, often leading to burnout This article explores parental burnout, its impact, and offers practical advice from psychologists on managing stress and finding support
Parental favoritism isn’t a myth Research reveals how personality traits, birth order, and gender influence parental favoritism, offering insights into family dynamics and the importance of fair treatment
Screen time and emotional problems in kids: A vicious circle? The findings suggest parents might want to be cautious about what screens they allow and use parental controls to manage time, said Noetel He also noted that kids who use screens heavily might need emotional support, not just restrictions Parents could benefit from programs helping them handle both screen use and emotional problems
Parents Favor Daughters: A Meta-Analysis of Gender and Other Predictors . . . Parents may also be inclined to give more freedom and autonomy to older siblings Parents and clinicians should be aware of which children in a family tend to be favored as a way of recognizing potentially damaging family patterns Keywords: birth order, parental favoritism, personality, siblings, temperament
Grieving the midlife loss of a parent A parent’s death can deeply affect adults in their middle years, challenging self-identity and prompting a renewed focus on life goals
Perfectionism and the high-stakes culture of success: The hidden toll . . . Parents can help their children develop a sense of mattering just by spending plenty of positive time with them, Flett said The more time, the better, he said, with a focus on engaged and warm interactions that show the parent is interested in the child and paying attention instead of looking at a phone or laptop