Are you a Helicopter Parent?
Like helicopters… helicopter parents are constantly hovering over their children, and when there is any indication of a problem…. they rush in […]
How Globalization Has Influenced Parenting Styles
I remember visiting India during my summers off from elementary school. To my parents it was “home,” but for me it was […]
Parenting Styles Then and Now
Parenting styles evolve with our times. Historically, parenting approaches were adult-centered. In ancient Greece and Rome, childhood ended by approximately the age […]
Tiger Parenting & the Multiple Dimensions of “Shame” in Asian American Households
For Tiger parents, the belief that academic achievement reflects successful parenting is at the center of what drives parenting behavior. Parents prioritize academic […]
Is the Authoritative Parenting Style Always the Best for Children?
Today, the authoritative parenting style is perceived as the golden standard for appropriate parent-chid interactions. However, in many cultures, parents may have […]
“Time-Outs” or “Cool-Offs”?
I recently went to a seminar in Mountain View on Children’s Anger by early childhood specialist Sue Dinwiddie who helps parents understand […]