Whining can drive even the most patient of us crazy. But when young kids whine, it’s actually a symptom of a deeper issue. It can be a signal that your child needs help, either in processing emotions that are weighing on her, or in meeting other needs. So if you want to eliminate whining, you have to address what's underneath. These six ... Read More...
How To End Power Struggles With Your Strong-Willed Child
Parenting a strong-willed child can be challenging. They are often bossy and argumentative, lack patience, and always want to know why they should do something before they obey. Kids with strong, determined personalities tend to be more sensitive emotionally and display more intense emotions than other children and they can also be persistent ... Read More...
15 Creative Consequences For When Your Child Misbehaves
We all know that, in parenting, boundaries mean nothing without consequences. I can't tell my child not to do something if I'm not ready and willing to hold him responsible for his behavior. Rules really aren't enforceable without some kind of accountability. And consequences bring both security and predictability to children. But sometimes, ... Read More...
7 Ways To Stop Kids From Talking Back
"Do I have to?" "I'm busy right now." "You can't make me!" You've probably heard at least one of these phrases come out of your kids' mouths at some point. Talking back is probably one of the most common- and most tricky- problem behaviors to handle. "Backtalk" is a broad term that refers to a whole host of disrespectful ... Read More...
8 Positive Ways To Deal With Sibling Rivalry
From the other room, I could hear my children bickering back and forth. Then one raised their voice, and the other one started shrieking a string of unkind words in a tone that hurt my mama's heart. If you have more than one child, you’re probably no stranger to sibling conflict. It's something you also most likely deal with on a daily ... Read More...