by adminitp | Feb 28, 2018
We all want to raise children who become cooperative, courageous, and independent little people who thrive. Of course, the big question is how. Thankfully, we don’t have to rely on grandma’s intuition or the opinions of others to address the pressing... by adminitp | Feb 21, 2018
Are you fed up with backtalk or not sure how best to respond when it erupts? If so, you’re not alone. Perhaps you face the same battle each morning, asking your child to put on his shoes, only to be met with a scowl and an attitude. “I don’t... by adminitp | Feb 20, 2018
When Diane first met with me, she was frazzled by 4-year-old Emma’s misbehavior. She was convinced her daughter was a problem child or a child of rage. Like other parents, Diane assumed Emma was behaving badly, the incidents would never end, and they were both... by adminitp | Feb 16, 2018
While five-year-old Ryan’s mom hugged him he blurted out, “Hugs are for babies, mom.” Meanwhile, Ryan continued to let her hug him. As a child becomes increasingly mature and independent, the need to separate from parents begins. Meanwhile, the need... by adminitp | Feb 7, 2018
As a parent, hearing sassy words like “No” and smart-alecky comments like “I don’t have to” can make your blood boil. As a result, the biggest complaint I get from parents who attend my seminars revolves around how to neutralize back talk. We all know that when young...