The art of responding to “I’m bored” without sparking a fight

When your child utters those infamous words, I’m bored, it’s easy to feel frustrated and tempted…

Meaning of “Whatever” and how to respond to teenage attitude

The infamous whatever response from our teenage children. It’s a phrase that can be frustrating, dismissive,…

When your teenager says “I’m moving out” – how to respond

The dreaded phrase that can send any parent’s heart racing: I’m moving out! When your teenager…

When they say “I’m fine” but you know they’re not

As parents, we’ve all been there – our child says I’m fine when it’s clear they’re…

How to respond to “You’re grounded!”

As children, we’ve all been there – standing in front of our parents, our hearts racing,…

How to respond to “I don’t want to take a bath!”

As parents, we’ve all been there – facing resistance from our little ones when it’s time…

How to respond to “I don’t like my teacher!”

As a parent, there’s no shortage of challenging conversations you’ll have with your child. But few…

What to say when they ask “Can I get a tattoo?”

As a parent, having open and honest conversations with your children is crucial in building trust…

What to say when they say “You never let me do anything!”

When it comes to parenting, one of the most challenging conversations to navigate is the one…

What to say when they ask “Why not?!”

As parents, we’ve all been there – our kids ask us a question, and we respond…