Kim had a long list of errands, and grocery shopping was her least favorite item. Trips to the store with her 3- and 5-year-old were frustrating. Demands for sugary cereal and snacks never seemed to stop. To stop the whining, she typically let each child choose a favorite. With the constant protesting taken care of, [...]
Janie has a pretend world that is very real. Arms crossed and head cocked, no words are needed to convey her refusal to swim. She knows that the sharks will surface just as they did in her recent dream. Sarah tries hard to stay focused in class, but she is so preoccupied by the buzzing [...]
As if it isn’t challenging enough to raise children, most parents believe myths that make them feel confused and inadequate. These horrible myths can spoil the joy of raising your children. You may have never realized how intensely these beliefs affect you, but they do. After you identify the myths that color your daily life, [...]
Life was going pretty well. The morning routine was smooth and rather peaceful. We got out on time and no one was late. The family room stayed fairly neat. The dirty laundry was where it should be. Preparing for bedtime was a breeze. The kids listened and followed directions and were obliging. Then, all of [...]
“My child won’t eat anything but Goldfish crackers or pasta and butter.” “I’m trying to get my child to eat, but he refuses and chokes and gags when he tries to eat.”
Parenthood is an exciting journey and constantly offers caregivers an opportunity to grow and learn. On the other hand, as parents we all face complex situations such as managing children’s challenging behaviors. The underlying simple truth is that children go through various developmental stages and, depending on character and temperament, react differently when facing change [...]
Temper tantrums are just part of what comes with raising kids. All kids have them from time to time; of course, some have them more than others. But why exactly are they so bothersome? Temper tantrums can be both frustrating and embarrassing. They often happen when you are in a hurry to do something or [...]
Maggie comes home from school and says she needs a cell phone. But she doesn’t want just any cell phone—it has to be an iPhone 4. After all, she’s in fourth grade and all of her friends have one. Maggie is relentless. She wants a phone. She needs a phone. Over the course of a [...]
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