How to Stop Child Backtalk | Empowering Parents
Does this sound familiar? “Stop hitting your sister. If you don’t stop, you’ll have to go to your room.” “You can’t tell me what to […]
Anger & Defiance
Hope for Parents of Defiant Teens: 6 Ways to Parent More Effectively
“I feel alone,” a mom of an out-of-control teen said to me recently. “I don’t go out much anymore, and to be honest, my family isn’t […]
No Such Thing as a Bad Apple
How many times has this gone through your head? Your “difficult” child—the defiant one who’s constantly acting out and upsetting everyone—has just done it again. […]
How to Get Kids to Do Chores Without an Argument
“I’ve told you to clean your room 1,000 times!” Why nagging your child, yelling and repeating yourself don’t work—and how to talk to your kids […]
The Holidays with Defiant Children | Empowering Parents
The holidays can be a tough time for everyone. And when you’re parenting an oppositional, defiant or challenging child, the holidays can be more than […]
Summer Break Child Behavior Problems | Empowering Parents
Summer vacation. This favorite time of the year for kids is often the most stressful time of the year for parents. Whether your child is […]
Anger as a Weapon: When Your Child “Points the Gun” at You
From young children to teens, James Lehman, MSW explains why your child is in trouble if he or she uses anger and acting out behavior […]
A Day in the Mind of Your Defiant Child
If you’re the parent of a defiant child, you’ve probably wondered what makes him so angry at life—and angry at you. With the school year […]
Child Anger Issues – Is Your Child or Teen Using Anger to Control You
Have your child’s angry outbursts worn you down so much that you’ve simply learned to give in? You should know that this is not a […]
How to Deal with Child Rage | Empowering Parents
Screaming fights. Destructive behavior. Volatile moods. Do your child’s anger and rage make you feel exhausted and out of control? In a recent Empowering Parents […]