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 […]
Q&A: Aaack! Getting Out the Door in the Morning
Q & A: My Sweet Daughter Now a Terrible Tween. Help!
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 […]
Parenting Q&A: Being Proactive about Anger Issues
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. […]