Help your toddler realize the "why" behind your requests with this gentle parenting tactic.

Read on to learn how to let your child experience the repercussions of their actions safely.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Adults know well that actions have consequences, but kids might need guidance ...

I raised my kids the old-school way for years before gentle parenting showed me a better way — and cleared up a big misconception.

Does your teen break the rules and not want to face the consequences? Do you feel like everything you ask your teen to do becomes a battle? Has “no” lost its power? Do you find yourself giving in ...

Jack Beresford is a Newsweek Senior Internet Culture & Trends Reporter, based in London, UK. His focus is reporting on trending topics on the Internet, he covers viral stories from around the world on ...

Say your child doesn’t grab a jacket despite you telling them it’s going to rain. If you allow them to proceed despite warning them of the real-world consequences, like letting them get soaking wet, ...

Mistakes are an inescapable part of life. This is especially true during childhood—where kids make most use of trial and error to learn the ways of life. Almost ...