Responding to “I don’t like it!”

Effective Communication Strategies for Parents: Responding to I Don’t Like It! As parents, we’ve all been…

When they say “You’re the meanest parent ever!”, what to say

So, you’re in the midst of a heated argument with your kid, and they come at…

How to handle “I forgot!” excuses

Handling I forgot! excuses from your kids can be frustrating, to say the least. As a…

What to say when they complain “This is too hard!”

When it comes to parenting, one of the most common phrases you’ll hear from your kids…

How to respond to “My friends get to do it!”

Handling the classic complaint from our little ones – My friends get to do it! –…

How to react when they say “I hate you!”

When our child says those dreaded three words, I hate you!, it can be a challenging…

Responding to “You never let me do anything!”

Handling Conversations Effectively with Your Teenager: Responding to Accusations of Overprotection As a parent, it’s natural…

When they say “I don’t wanna!”, what to do next

When faced with a stubborn child who insists on not doing something, it can be frustrating…

How to respond to “I’m bored!”

Handling conversations with kids can be a daunting task, especially when they utter those two dreaded…

What to say when they say “That’s not faaaaair!”

The age-old refrain of That’s not faaaaair! – a familiar cry to parents everywhere. It’s a…