Young Child
Cousins Without Rivalry
A mom needs advice on how to handle the relationship between her young son and his cousin which resembles that of siblings now that they are living under the same roof.
Big Kid
It Might Be ADHD. Now What??
What to do when you suspect that your child has ADHD. We share our favorite resources and BTDT techniques that have worked with our families.
Parenting
Helping Kids Cope With Coronavirus Cancellations
A parent is seeking advice on helping her young son deal with the disappointment of his canceled birthday party due to social distancing amid COVID-19. Here’s some advice that may work for other canceled kids’ events.
Relationships
How Do You Solve a Problem Like This Nephew?
An aunt needs help setting reasonable behavior expectations for her older nephew when he comes over for family dinners. What can she do without adding to existing more family drama?
Young Child
Preschool Breakdown
A mom needs help now that her preschooler’s behavior has started to deteriorate. Is this the beginning of a serious problem? How can she help her child here? We have some advice.
Parenting
Playground Thunderdome
What’s the best way to react to toddler fights and aggression on the playground…especially if the offender isn’t your child?
Young Child
The Hangry Preschooler (and Fighting Off Temper Tantrums)
My young child is an attention-seeking mess during the witching hour before dinner. I need help with this behavior issue.
Big Kid
Are My Children Jerks?
A parent has a question about raising kids to be kind and thoughtful people because she is fearful that despite best efforts, they are raising jerks. It’s a common fear.
Big Kid
Managing your Child’s ‘Lizard Brain’
Our children have “lizard brains”? Actually we all do. Learn what that means and how to try to handle some common disruptive behaviors in children.
Health & Safety
Six Helpful Books for Children Suffering With Anxiety
Have child or teen suffering from anxiety? A children’s librarian shares with us the books she recommends to parents and that may help.
Health & Safety
Boys Can Cry…But Maybe Not This Much
Parents need help with their child who starts crying too easily and it’s impacting peer relationships and the family’s quality of life. We have recommendations on what to do next.
Health & Safety
On SSRIs, Young Children & the Importance of Second Opinions
The pediatrician would like to put her three-year old son on SSRIs because of his aggressive behavior. Mom is conflicted since she because her son hasn’t had any behavioral assessment or therapy. She wants advice.
Parenting
Stop Hitting Your Sister!
A young girl is having some BIG emotions, difficulty with impulse control and lashing out at her sister after experiencing unsettling events. How do we get her to stop hitting her sister?
Health & Safety
Meditation Might Calm Your Children and Even Help Them Sleep
Meditation might just be the key to help some kids settle down and even get to sleep more quickly. Some schools are also seeing the benefits of meditation.
Parenting
Experts Share Their Best Discipline Secrets
Tired of your kids not behaving well? Frustrated by constant sibling fighting? Here are some creative discipline ideas that might just make a difference.
Big Kid
Help, My Best Friend’s Kid is Being Mean to My Kid!
A reader asks for help with a tricky situation: a best friend’s child with developmental issues is bullying her own child.
Parenting
You Lost It. You Yelled at Your Kid. What Do You Do Next?
You snap and yell. Loudly at your child. Now what?
Toddler
(Slightly Older) Toddlers Who Throw Toys, Food & Other Hard Unyielding Objects
What do you do when a toddler over two years old has been throwing objects and hitting for over six months now?
Toddler
Raising a Kid With Restaurant Manners (and Managing Behavior Expectations, Too)
A mom wants to know what she should expect as typical behavior and expectations from her toddler when eating out at a restaurant. Amalah chimes in with effective strategies for a good overall experience, as well.
Young Child
Talking to Preschoolers About Death
How do you talk to young children about the topic of death? Is it best handled as a sit-down serious discussion, or should questions be answered as they come up?