By: Holly Kretschmar & Julie Gamberg Q: My seven-year-old son doesn’t curse, but he does use language I don’t like. For example, he “hates” people and things, like some kids at school, a teacher, reading, and pretty much all vegetables. I feel like “hate” is an extreme word and it’s creating a bad atmosphere at […]
By: Holly Kretschmar & Julie Gamberg Q: I hate mornings at my house. I’m a single mom and I dread getting my two kids out the door for preschool before I have to go to work. They dawdle while they’re eating breakfast, it’s a struggle to get them to brush their teeth, and when it’s […]
By: Holly Kretschmar & Julie Gamberg Q: My daughter used to be the sweetest, loving child. She made parenting a joy. But on the day after she turned 9, she suddenly started acting like a total brat, and it’s lasted for months. She is sarcastic and rude, and honestly I sometimes hide from her because […]
By: Holly Kretschmar & Julie Gamberg Q: My three-year-old hits me (hard!) when I try to work on the computer. I want to be gentle and loving but the truth is I feel infuriated at her and even violent at times, especially when it really hurts and I’m stressed because I’m rushing to finish something. […]
Q: I feel like I’ve tried everything but my son (age 2) will not stop throwing his food. He does it at home and at restaurants too. At first I tried to explain to him that we don’t throw food, but he kept doing it. Then I tried ignoring it, and then I tried taking […]
