It seems that every parenting expert on the internet has a “script” for what to say when your child is having a tantrum or meltdown. Do they actually work?
Tantrums are never pleasant to be around. I was in a store paying for some items, and all of a sudden, a little girl not more than five years old began screaming at the top of her lungs and flailing ...
Meltdowns are as inevitable as sleepless nights, but practicing co-regulation skills can help you get through them.
If, in a moment of tension, you’ve heard yourself saying something like, “Santa won’t come unless you ... [Stop hitting your brother! Put down that rock! Quit whining!]” — don’t worry, you’re not ...
Stop arguing with your little ones, and do this instead. As a parent coach, I’m frequently asked how to tame tiny tyrants-in-the-making. How do we understand and use our intuition to help our bratty, ...
A: Do timeouts work? Does anything work when it comes to discipline? These are big questions, and I have no idea why your 3-year-old is acting out. Let's start by zooming way out. A 3-year-old is an ...
“She tried to shame me publicly for not inviting them to my birthday party, so I shot back showing what a terrible parent she is,” the frustrated woman reveals. Lauren loves her niece and nephew, ...