Susan Newman, Ph.D.

Mothers shoulder stress that fathers do not, and that affects our happiness. Read on for more on the parenting divide.

This Is Why Dads Are Happier Than Moms New studies detail why dads report being happier than moms.

It's time to stop trying to be the perfect parent. Read the article below to learn how to let go of unrealistic expectations.

Avoiding the Perfect Mother Trap Ignore these critiques to be your best parenting self.

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Difficult conversations are scary, but they also can bring you and your child closer together. Read more below.

Who Wants to Talk to a Kid About S*x and Death? Here's how to make the toughest conversations with children easier.

Being a mom is tiring. Click below for 10 tips to rewire your brain and bring greater joy to the motherhood journey. Comment below with which one resonated the most 😀

How to Rewire Your Exhausted Mom Brain 10 ways to be a happier, more joyful parent.

The evidence has been piling up for decades in studies that compare the scholastic performance of only children and their peers with siblings: Only children of all ages appear to have a definite academic advantage.

Read more below.

Why So Many Only Children Excel in School The downside: Parents who may apply too much pressure.

Parents want to support their children, but how can they push them to succeed without alienating them through parental pressure. It's tricky.

Click the link to get the tools you need.

Have You Mastered the Tricky Art of Parental Pressure? Tools to transform parental pressure into positive, encouraging support.

Galentines Day has passed, but that doesn't mean we should stop celebrating. Click below to learn why different friendships fulfill different needs and why we need to cherish them.

It's Galentines Day: Why friendships are good for the soul Today is ‘Galentines Day’ - the day before Valentine’s Day, which celebrates female friendship. Here DEIRDRE MCARDLE looks at why friendships are so ...

Science strongly indicates that mothers with one child are happiest.

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Are Mothers Happier With One Child or More? ... and does the benefit only kick in when kids move out?

My book, "The Book of No: 365 Ways to Say It and Mean It—and Stop People-Pleasing Forever," offers valuable insights and actionable strategies for setting healthy boundaries. It empowers readers to prioritize their well-being by harnessing the power of saying "No" in order to say "Yes" to the things that truly matter.

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Each child has a unique temperament... but what happens when you unintentionally label your child? Learn how applying stereotypes can affect children and what to do instead.

Could You Unintentionally Be Labeling Your Child? Why we believe stereotypes, and why we should avoid applying them to kids.

Everyone wants the best for their children, but how do you combat the urge to be a perfect parent?

Are You Being Held Hostage by the Parenting ShouldStorm? 3 steps to escape the stress and anxiety of trying to be a “perfect parent.”

Spring Break is around the corner. Make sure your children get some time to be bored. You may be surprised by the benefits!

Make Sure Your Child Is Bored Surprising ways boredom helps children thrive.

There’s a misconception that quitting is cowardly, but when you insist that your children stick with an activity that makes them miserable, you may inadvertently teach them to stay in bad situations. On the flip side, kids who work up the courage to drop a detested activity feel more in control of their fate.

Have you let your child quit an activity?

Why It’s Okay—Even Wise—to Let Your Child Quit Five ways a child can benefit from quitting.

When kids get everything they want, it feeds into their sense of entitlement and the growth of an entitlement epidemic. If you wonder if your child is feeling over privileged, read more below.

9 Signs Your Child Has Entitlement Issues ... and expert advice to help turn the tide.

When kids learn "no," then they are learning appropriate boundaries and it doesn't have to be a negative thing. Click the link below to learn when you should say no to your child and how to do it - and stick to it.

29 Only Child Requests: Parents, the Correct Response is No Saying yes to a child's requests is a trap that only child parents fall into.

Expect the unexpected when a baby enters your financial picture. What you need to know about buying for baby that your friends may not tell you.

How Much Does It Cost To Raise A Child? How Parenthood Changes Your Finances Having a child turns your world upside down (in the best way), and forces you to rethink nearly every aspect of your life…including your finances. If

Grades, while serving as a common evaluative tool, should not be equated with an individual's self-worth or potential, nor should they be viewed as a definitive predictor of future success. Set your college student up for success.

15 Tips to Ease the Transition From High School to College Shifting from being a big fish in a small pond to a small fish in a big ocean.

Research from 2020 shows that dads are happier than moms. They enjoy being less stressed and having more downtime than mothers, but some mothers say they want to take on the bigger parenting role even if their happiness decreases. Click the link below to learn more.

This Is Why Dads Are Happier Than Moms New studies detail why dads report being happier than moms.

You need to know six things to successfully interact with your in-laws after your baby arrives.

6 Smart Ways to Interact with Your In-Laws After the Baby Arrives - Parenting Expert, Susan Newman Ph.D. Protecting yourself without damaging your in-law relationship Plenty of people struggle with maintaining happy and healthy relations with their in-laws.

The end of only-child bashing is here.

How Science and a Cultural Shift Ended Only-Child Stigmas Parents and only children no longer routinely encounter bygone stereotypes.

Talking about sensitive topics shouldn’t be one monumental conversation but a series of ongoing talks. Learn how to navigate difficult conversations with your child using the tips in the link below.

Who Wants to Talk to a Kid About S*x and Death? Here's how to make the toughest conversations with children easier.

Parents who want the best for their kids may unintentionally pressure them in the wrong places, in the wrong way, and at the wrong times. Putting the wrong emphasis on success can lead to depression and anxiety. Learn my top tips for mastering the tricky art of parental pressure below.

Have You Mastered the Tricky Art of Parental Pressure? Tools to transform parental pressure into positive, encouraging support.

Are you raising your son with old-school thinking? Encouraging sensitivity and empathy in today’s boys starts with abandoning the male macho stereotype. Keep reading for 9 ways to combat outdated ways of thinking.

Are You Raising Your Son with Old-School Thinking? Why subscribing to outdated norms of masculinity is problematic parenting.

Strong multi-generational families provide life lessons and lead to greater well-being. You can read more in the Psychology Today article linked below.

Why Time With Grandparents Is So Valuable ... and why parents shouldn't let family drama get in the way.

Taking a brief stroll can be a powerful tool in helping you succeed at your New Year's resolution and decrease your risk of early death. Read more below.

4 Unusual Scientific Facts to Motivate You to Walk More How to get children outside and walking with you.

Wishing you and your family a happy and healthy 2024 full of color and joy!

You win some, and you lose some! But how do you teach your child that you can compete, do your best, and win sometimes, but probably not all the time? Read on for more.

Have You Properly Prepared Your Kids for Defeat? How parents can teach kids to deal with setbacks and disappointment.

Gratitude is an important quality for kids to have, even if they don't always express it. Click for more on why "thank you" may have been forgotten and what to do if it was.

6 Easy Ways to Practice Gratitude With Your Kids Gratitude can bring many benefits to a child's life. Here's what gratitude means for kids, why it's important, and what to do when they don't show it.

A question that very well may pop up today or tomorrow?

Should Parents Go Along With the Santa Myth? How 76 percent of kids respond to discovering the secret.