National Physicians Center

Parenting Resources

Learning to take initiative as a child is critical to achieving success in adulthood.

Thinking by making connections and thinking with reflection

Thinking with movement & touch and thinking with patterns

Thinking with pictures and thinking with music.

Thinking with words and questions

Rethinking the Concept of "Smart": The 8 different categories of intelligence

Expert advice and helpful information for building independence in infants, toddlers, elementary-age children and teens.

Helping teens establish independence by practicing responsibility, accountability, work and self-help.

When teens help others, they are less likely to participate in risky behaviors and more likely to feel that their lives have purpose.

Generosity promotes bonding in relationships between children and adults alike.