Parental autonomy support refers to parenting practices that encourage adolescents to make their own choices, express their viewpoints and develop self-regulation. Grounded in self-determination ...

Adolescence is marked by a progressive reorganisation of family relationships in which young people strive for greater independence while still relying on parental guidance. Autonomy development ...

Could overprotective parenting be limiting your child's fitness? New research links independence and autonomy to more active, healthier kids.

The teenage years can also mark a noticeable change in family dynamics. Children who have followed directions readily begin to question rules and directions as they assert their independence and ...

Not only does positive parenting make for a happier family life, but it also enhances children’s cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development going forward. A recently published study shows ...