Consider this common situation: Your toddler is in full meltdown mode at the supermarket, face red, fists clenched, wailing at a pitch that could shatter glass. Do you: A) Scold them sternly, B) Offer them candy to quiet down, or C) Take a deep breath and try to understand their

Picture a sleek, high-end SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) cruising down a city street, turning heads with its sophisticated design. Imagine that same vehicle easily transitioning to a family road trip, comfortably accommodating children, luggage, and even sports equipment. This versatility of SUVs mirrors the essence of authoritative parenting. Just as

Would you like to guess where this idea began? Yes. Freud again. It’s no wonder he remains the most prominent name in psychology, his work is everywhere. With his theories on child development (1890s), he popularized the notion that childhood experiences stick like glue, shaping children into the adults they

Imagine a garden where the plants are left to fend for themselves—no watering, pruning, or care whatsoever. The gardener is there, living in the house nearby, but rarely sets foot in the garden. This is the world of neglectful parenting, also known as uninvolved parenting. It’s like having a caretaker

Consider this short story: “But I only wanted to—” Seun screamed through tears, as her mother cut her off. “One more word out of you and I will beat you again. Come on, go to your room and kneel there.” Her mother, Tinuke, went on to vent to her husband.

How to Parent: Is there one way? Across diverse cultures, decades of investigation, and hundreds of studies, psychologists have identified four main patterns in how people parent their children.  It is amazing how Nigerians cannot conclusively agree on a definition of good food. For example, some people find it unacceptable