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How to Support a Child Who’s Scared to Sleep Alone
Our 4 year-old son is scared at bedtime and doesn’t want to sleep in his own room. We have a sound…

Teaching Children Patience
Q. “One of the things we are struggling with is understanding that other people have needs. Example: My son wanted…

3 Ways to Honor Your Need for Space When You Have Littles
If you’re reading this article, first and foremost, I want to take a moment to say good for you, for…

How to Handle When Kids are Lying
One of the questions I’m often asked is, “How do you handle when your child is lying?” First thing to…

How do I handle it when my child talks back or yells at me when they are mad or being defiant?
Q. How do I handle it when my child talks back or yells at me when they are mad or…

Sassing, Interrupting, and Pushing Boundaries More and More
How to Tame Disrespect and “Sass”. QUESTION 2: My 9-year-old has been sassing, interrupting, and pushing boundaries more and more….

“How do I help my daughter to learn to manage her emotions?”
“Ask Flora”, where you can ask your parenting questions (for ages 2-10), to Flora McCormick, Licensed Counselor & Parenting Coach…

The 4 R’s of Logical (& Effective) Consequences
Can you help me better understand the concept of a “natural consequence?” Like what is the natural consequence for hitting…

“I want to be a gentle parent, but”
Welcome to the “Ask Flora” column, where you can ask your parenting questions (for ages 2-10), and get answers from…

Empowering Your Children to be More Independent
In the “Ask Flora”, you get to ask your parenting questions (for ages 2-10), to Flora McCormick, Licensed Counselor &…

“Discipline can start at a very young age”
“Ask Flora”, where you can ask your parenting questions (for ages 2-10), to Flora McCormick, Licensed Counselor & creator of…

How do I get my child “unstuck” when he is upset?!
Hello MT Parent readers! Welcome to the “Ask Flora” column, where you can ask your parenting questions (for ages 2-10),…

Bringing Baby Home
How to avoid 3 common problems (with siblings), after bringing baby home. 1. Jealousy: Let’s start by standing in our…

Encourage Empathy in your Child
Hello MT Parent readers! Welcome to the “Ask Flora” column, where you can ask your parenting questions (for ages 2-10),…

SP Curated List of Helpful Items to Purchase
TOOLS TO HELP DINNER AND CAR RIDES BE EASIER: Why? See this VIDEO Why? See this VIDEO BOOKS: “What Should…