The girl scouts have taken a stance to empower girls. The stance is that parents shouldn't force their daughters to give holiday hugs. It's well-meaning, but can send the wrong message as some kids ...

Parents often see obedience as a measure of respect, but healthy development requires more than compliance. Children who can respectfully say “no” learn to think critically, set boundaries, and build ...

In my culture, children are expected to greet everyone in the room with a hug and a kiss. My daughter didn't like to and often screamed when relatives tried to hug and kiss her. I teach my kid that ...