Are you dealing with selfish kids? Learn how to discipline an ungrateful child without power struggles, and nurture respect instead. My husband added an extra treat for our toddler: a peanut butter sandwich with his oatmeal. The little guy shoved aside the oatmeal for the sandwich and gobbled it up in record speed. Once his hands were empty, though, he cried for more. "It's all gone," we explained. But nothing seemed to register. He wasn't thrilled at having eaten a favorite snack—instead, he showed little thanks once it was gone. This wasn't the first time he seemed ungrateful. I … [Read more...]

Are you embarrassed and frustrated with the way your child talks back to you? Discover how to discipline kids talking back and build a strong relationship instead. Wondering where you've gone wrong that your child thinks talking back is okay? Maybe you're shocked at some of the words coming out of her mouth, especially when, not too long ago, she was the most angelic person in the world. You've tried everything: taking her beloved toys away, time outs, no television, even spanking. Nothing is working—she's still talking back, and you have no idea what to do. Here's the thing: you … [Read more...]

What to do when your child ruins everyone's day with frequent tantrums and outbursts? Learn how to turn a bad day around and embrace her temperament. Does it feel like your child seems disagreeable nearly all the time, crying and throwing a tantrum every day? Her emotional dial is set to extreme, with every response an outburst. Once in a while she'll comply, but on most days, she's defiant and rude. You try to have fun by taking the family to a restaurant or buying the kids new toys. But of course, she throws a fit about leaving too soon and gets jealous about her brother's toy. While … [Read more...]

Struggling when your child doesn't listen? Learn why you need to follow through with consequences (and tips on standing your ground as a parent). "If you don't pick these toys up, they're going in the garbage bag," I warned my son. He had been leaving random toys on the ground without cleaning up after himself. But, as you might expect from a child testing his boundaries, he still refused to clean up the mess. This hadn't been the first time, either. He'd been pushing his limits all day, from not wanting to put his shoes on to throwing a fit about the food on his plate. I wish I … [Read more...]