More American families are adopting European laissez-faire parenting practices and Europeans are sneaking in a bit of that American hustle. Who is winning when it comes to best parenting practices?

In a world obsessed with success, we’ve forgotten that average is okay—more than okay; it’s real life. Not every child needs to be a prodigy, and not every parent should push for perfection. The constant pressure for kids to excel in everything isn’t making kids well-rounded; it's stressing them out.

Feel like a hypocrit trying to teach your kid emotional control when you’re barely holding it together yourself? Welcome to my world. As a mom who’s battled depression and anxiety, I’m on a mission to help my kid manage his feelings while I'm figuring it out, too. Check out tips you can actually use!