Translating Kids Acting-Out Phrases | Empowering Parents
When kids act out, they have an arsenal of comments they fire at you in order to put you on the defensive—a secret language that’s […]
Backtalk & Attitude
Eliminate “Shut up!” from Your Family’s Vocabulary
For many families, the “shut up” response is an “A-side/B-side” issue. Here, James Lehman MSW tackles the problem from both perspectives, and shows you how […]
How to Deal with Sassy & Mouthy Kids | Empowering Parents
Are you tired of disrespectful talk from your kids? Do your children respond with eye-rolling and sarcasm to everything you say? Most—if not all—kids go […]
Narcissistic Children & Teens | Empowering Parents
Why do so many kids act entitled? No matter what they get—clothes, sneakers, toys, gadgets—they seem to want more, and they don’t understand why they […]
Does Your Child Say This? “Whatever.“
Does Your Child Say This? “Whatever.” Kids generally say “whatever” to their parents when they’ve already lost the argument. It’s a final attempt to push […]
Backtalk, Name-calling and Disrespect: Can This Family Learn to Get Along?
Editor’s note: At the beginning of the year, we asked you, our readers, to send us real questions specific to your family’s situation. Our first […]
What to do When Kids Say Hurtful Things – Don’t Take it Personally
To parent means to sacrifice. Well before your children are born the sacrifices begin. You suffer through morning sickness, backaches, discomfort, and weight gain. Your […]
How to Stop Kids from Talking Back | Empowering Parents
As a parent, sometimes it seems like your day is filled with an endless stream of backtalk from your kids—you hear it when you ask […]