My five-year-old loves The Magic School Bus. He likes when I paint the windows of my truck with planets, stars, and rocket ships to resemble Ms. Frizzle’s shape-shifting vehicle of discovery. He wants ...

• Democratic parenting focuses on mutual respect. • Setting clear limits helps kids feel secure—while teaching teaching them to make thoughtful choices. • Parents can start out by approaching ...

Parenting advice often focuses on techniques: How to discipline. How to motivate children. How to help them succeed in school. Yet many parents find that their greatest challenges lie in the emotional ...