Attention-Seeking Behavior in Young Children: Do’s and Don’ts for Parents
Even though she was only three years old, Mallory knew exactly how to get attention from her parents. When she wanted a Popsicle before dinner, […]
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Reconcile Parent Child Relationship – How to Manage Estranged Children
If your adult child has cut you out of his or her life—whether for a long or short time—it is a gut-wrenching experience, provoking deep […]
“Why Don’t Consequences Work for My Teen?” Here’s Why…and How to Fix It
If you’re having trouble giving effective consequences to your teen, know that you are not alone. Many parents tell me that nothing seems to work, […]
Young Kids and Back-to-School Anxiety: How to Shrink it Down to Size
As the start of the school year approaches, have you seen your first grader go into meltdown mode at the mention of school, or watched […]
9 Things We Really Need to Stop Saying to Our Kids, Stat
Sometimes when we’re scraping the bottom of the battery for juice and our kids just won’t get the hint that we’re completely spent and we […]
Parental Advisory: Do I Have to Talk to My Friend’s Toddler?
This time, let’s talk about parents who put their kids on the phone with their friends (whether their friends like it or not!). Question: Dearest […]
Physical Activity Could Help Prevent Depression in Kids
I used to suffer from depression and worry it will pass on to my kids. It’s something I’ve felt fairly helpless about given that genetics […]
How I’m raising a feminist son
My 9-year-old son is a feminist in training, which makes me me proud. In 20 years time, this hopefully won’t be anything worth writing about. […]
Principal shaves head to support bullied student
Packwood, Iowa, middle school principal did on Tuesday told us that sometimes, teaching our kids a lesson takes more than just wagging fingers and administering […]
6 ways you annoy your kid’s teacher — and how to stop it
It can be a big challenge fr most parents to get their children organized and ready for shcool. In addition to being an elementary school […]