Why Does Your Kid Hate School?
“I hate school! I’m not going!” When your child chronically refuses to go to school, you can start to feel like a hamster in a wheel—putting in a heck of a lot of work, effort, sweat and tears, but not really getting anywhere. I’ve seen and sympathiz...
Taming Your Teen
The teen years are notoriously challenging for parents. Much like the toddler years, kids sometimes seem intent on doing exactly the opposite of what we ask. Disrespectful or rude behavior in teenagers is quite common. Although this phase will eventually pass,...
Raising An Emotionally Intelligent Child
Your child lives in a very complicated social world. This has always been true for children. All parents can remember their own tears or rage at the cruelty of another child. All parents can remember wanting desperately to be accepted and approved of by other...
Stop Your Kids From Fighting! Part 2
Parents need to intervene when there is a power imbalance. When one child doesn’t stop and the other surrenders; when they can help resolve an issue; and when they want some peace. If you do decide to step in, keep the following tips in mind: Stay Calm...
Why Are Toddlers So Moody?
There are few things that are certain in life, but one thing you can always count on is that toddlers are moody. They are laughing one minute and crying the next. Sometimes your 2-year-old is brimming with smiley revelations and a mere minute later, the sky is...
