How to handle “I’m embarrassed about my homework scores”

Understanding the feeling When a child says “I’m embarrassed about my homework scores,” a parent’s first…

How to reply to “I’m confused by my teacher’s instructions”

Understanding why a child feels lost when a teacher’s directions seem fuzzy is the first step…

Tips for replying to “I hate doing homework every night”

Understanding your child’s frustration When a kid says “I hate doing homework every night,” the first…

How to respond to “I don’t want to do my homework, it’s spring break!”

Parenting can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to dealing with our kids’ excuses…

What to say when they ask “Can we have a backyard campout?”

The art of navigating enthusiastic requests from our little ones! When your kids ask, Can we…

When they ask “Can I get a cell phone?”, what to say

As a parent, one of the most common questions you’ll hear from your child is Can…

How to react when they say “I’m not going to school!”

As a parent, one of the most challenging conversations you’ll have with your child is when…

What to say when they say “I don’t want to share!”

Handling Conflict over Sharing: Strategies for Effective Conversations with Kids When it comes to sharing, kids…

How to react when they blame “It’s not my fault!”

When our kids say those infamous four words, It’s not my fault! it can be frustrating,…

When they argue “No, I didn’t do it!”, how to respond

When dealing with kids, especially during the infamous no, I didn’t do it! phase, it’s essential…