Repetition is the key to learning…except when you’re constantly repeating yourself to your child. We’ve all been there, and know…
Did you frequently get spanked or humiliated as a child? The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) — backed up by…
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The older your kids get, the more rules and discipline they can handle. But what does discipline look like for…
If you’ve decided to get your child a smartphone or other internet-connected device that they’ll use independently, be sure they’re…
All parents could use a little support when it comes to how to be more patient with our kids. With…
There are plenty of coping strategies out there for calming your kiddo down during a tantrum or meltdown. If you’re…
When kids lie, it can be frustrating and worrying for parents. Whether it’s a 4-year-old lying about whether they brushed…
Many kids, tweens, and teens go through a shower resistance stage. Maybe they used to spend hours splashing in the…
A kid’s anger can be difficult for parents to deal with, especially if they were never taught how to manage…
If your family is struggling with behavioral issues, bad habits, overly stressful routines, lack of bonding time, or barriers to…
On a late afternoon in December, a 22-year-old youth advocate named Rachel is addressing a jury of her peers on Zoom…
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What do you do when kids accidentally (or not-so-accidentally) say a curse word or an offensive term? Or if they…
When your kids get home from school, do they immediately start having behavioral problems? Whether they whine a lot, have…
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The earlier we reinforce messages of consent, the more our kids will learn real respect and healthy boundaries for their…
Does your child ever say things like “No one loves me” when they’re feeling down or frustrated? You’re not alone!…
Lies might seem pretty clear cut—either your child is telling the truth, or they aren’t. But it can actually be…
As parents, we’ve all heard the dramatic cries of “It’s not fair!” or “That’s so unfair!” And we’ll often respond…
The terms “punishment” and “discipline” are often used interchangeably when it comes to dealing with kids’ negative behavior, but in…
It’s beyond frustrating for parents when siblings are constantly hurting each other, bickering, or whining about what the other sibling…
One of our biggest jobs as parents is to encourage our kids as they learn to navigate the world. Yes,…
Dealing with meltdowns, tantrums, and other behavior issues has always been among the biggest challenges parents face. Issuing “time outs”…
Disciplining my kids – especially before age 5 – was about as much fun as a root canal…without pain meds.…