Reviewed by Janet Taylor, M.D. My first-grader's school vacation should have been a welcomed respite, but instead, it turned into five unstructured days balancing my work from home schedule with ...

“Hey, I screamed at you earlier. That probably felt scary. Also, It’s never your fault when I yell and I’m working on staying calmer so even when I’m frustrated, I can use a calmer voice. I’m sorry.” ...

Have you ever asked your child to apologize for their behavior? Have you wondered if this kind of prompted or “forced” apology actually makes a difference? And, if we shouldn’t be asking our children ...

When you apologize all the time, you never get to know what’s really on your mind. Here are 4 possible root causes of your ...

Apologies show responsibility for your actions. They also build relationships and keep them strong. Saying "I'm sorry" also shows respect and understanding. However, young people may not understand ...

Apologizing shows that while we aren’t perfect, we care about others’ feelings and want to improve. A sincere apology can heal both parties when a real mistake is made. But when we apologize ...

Ah, to be emotionally secure. A person who is emotionally secure is a remarkable and impressive sight to behold these days. If you have been in the presence of a person who has their emotions in the ...