Teaching kids how to share, take turns and be considerate of others is often top of mind for parents and caregivers. But kids also need to learn to how be assertive and stand up for themselves — even ...

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Bullying can be difficult for kids to deal with. Some kids seem to be easier targets than others. All kids should be able to stick up for themselves and ...

January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. It's a scary thought that such atrocities happen. As parents, you want to keep your kids safe. Since you can't watch over them every ...

Cornell University organizational psychologist Sunita Sah says that kids who don't learn how to be defiant can struggle to become confidently assertive adults.

As you help guide your child through the social-emotional awareness and cognitive skills to enrich their empathy, consider promoting the crucial skill to act on empathetic responses to the needs of ...

As you help guide your child through the social-emotional awareness and cognitive skills to enrich their empathy, consider promoting the crucial skill to act on empathetic responses to the needs of ...

A common piece of advice for anyone encountering a bully is to “stand your ground.” The idea is that if you stand up to a bully, the bully will back down. The hard part is learning, and teaching your ...

There’s a part of me that would’ve preferred returning to work earlier instead of waiting ten years after my first child was born. Also, there’s always been a small part of me that’s resented my slow ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Design by Evelyn Mousigian. Everyone is familiar with the concept of assertiveness: the sweet spot ...