Experts advocate for encouraging children to express thoughts and disagree respectfully, rather than demanding silent obedience. This approach fosters confidence and the ability to advocate for needs.

Many parents go to lengths to raise kids who are polite and well-mannered. But, your kids also have to learn to stand up for themselves, even if it means voicing disagreement or displeasure in a way ...

Dear Eric: All my life, I have taken pride in being the peacekeeper, the one who smooths over tension, avoids conflict and tries to make sure everyone feels heard. I have always believed that kindness ...

Assertive community treatment, a strongly evidence-based practice for delivering care to individuals with schizophrenia and low health care engagement, is applicable to disengaged, medically complex ...

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Some of the most challenging conversations we have are with our own family members. All, too often, we can treat friends and acquaintances, even total strangers, with more respect than we treat our ...

The cost of raising a child varies by state, by as much as $439,000. Raising kids has always been costly, but inflation and regional price differences have made it even harder for families to keep up.

Knowing how to be more assertive is something that, in theory, should be as straightforward as expressing what you want, when you want. But too often, the fear of being seen as bossy, rude, or ...

Assertive people are known to be confident, honest, and direct, which can intimidate people who aren't used to that level of determination. They may also be intimidated by the brilliant phrases ...

A village "on the western edge of a wet nowhere" populated by men who drink too much and women who smile too little. Throw in cows, an addled priest, an abandoned baby and a thick cloud cover of shame ...