by adminitp | Nov 22, 2017
Every year, families gather around the table to celebrate Thanksgiving. It’s meant to be a time of togetherness, a time to express gratitude and connect with those we love. Yet somewhere between the stuffing and the cranberry sauce, the fun often gets lost. What...
by adminitp | Nov 8, 2017
When children back talk it can make your blood boil … No, I won’t! YOU do it!! You can’t make me! I don’t LIKE you! Grandma doesn’t make me do that! But WHYYYYYYY? When backtalk erupts it can trigger the survival centers in your brain, and your first instinct is...
by adminitp | Nov 2, 2017
It is normal for young children to whine on occasion. On a good day, you can find your compassion, be gracious, and let it go. However, when the frequency, intensity, or duration of whining starts to rise irritation can build up and – unless there’s some safety valve...
by adminitp | Oct 26, 2017
How do you change whining into winning? As toddlers get a little older and a few simple words creep into their vocabularies, they add another element to their communication: whining. And when it hits your ears it can feel like fingernails on a blackboard. When...
by adminitp | Oct 18, 2017
How to Solve Bedtime Battles with Your Kids? As a parent, you know that where there are kids, there are bedtime battles! Who among you hasn’t heard (at least some) of these: When they’re young: But I’m not tired. Read me a story. Can I sleep in your...