Parenting Primer

Parents feel unappreciated and angry when kids won’t eat what they cook. Children’s tastes in food varies greatly even day to day, and some children are just “picky” about almost…

Fear is natural for all of us. Your child’s fears might seem silly to you, but they are very real to her.

Honesty is important to most parents, and they get upset when their children lie. Younger kids may not know they are lying and older children lie out of fear; they’re…

Tantrums are embarrassing and frustrating for parents because they often occur when the child has an audience.  Most tantrums are short-lived and the behavior disappears if parents can manage to…

Children who interrupt your conversations – whining, pulling at your clothing or just barging in can be very frustrating!  It’s important to answer children’s questions, but they need to understand…

The parent of a “biter” is often criticized – “make that child stop!” – and this behavior can be difficult to stop, once it gets started.

Sometimes, it seems like “no” is the only word our child says. They hear it often from us, and sometimes say it when they mean “yes.”

By the end of the day, you are ready for a break from your parenting responsibilities, but your child just won’t “wind down”. It’s a common problem in many households.