Author: Flora McCormick

Have you ever found yourself wondering how to handle it when your child talks back or yells at you, especially when they’re angry or defiant? It’s a question many parents can relate to, and the truth is, testing boundaries, back-talk, and yelling are all very common behaviors.

Q. How do you keep your cool, as a parent, when working to change your child’s behavior, like not listening?…

A Sustainable Parent mama wrote in with this question: “My 9-year-old has been sassing, interrupting, and pushing boundaries more and more. Especially with her stepdad (my husband). Hormones may or may not be involved, but the disrespect and tension continue to escalate.

As young girls approach the inevitable hormonal roller coaster that comes with puberty, navigating the emotional ups and downs can be a formidable task. In this article, we’ll delve into three effective ways how to help your child manage big emotions.

For many parents, grasping the concept of “natural consequences” can be a common challenge. Considerations like, “What happens when a child hits their sister, throws food at mealtime, or screams when not getting their way?” frequently come to mind.

First off, what is gentle parenting? The Cleveland Clinic explains it by saying, “The goal of becoming a gentle parent is to raise confident, independent, and happy children through empathy, respect and understanding, and setting healthy boundaries.”