How To Deal With A Child Who Talks Back Or Yells When Mad Or Being Defiant?
Have you ever found yourself wondering how to handle it when your child talks back or yells at you, especially…
How to respond to Your Pre-teen Sassy child
A Sustainable Parent mama wrote in with this question: “My 9-year-old has been sassing, interrupting, and pushing boundaries more and…
How To Help Your Child Manage Big Emotions
As young girls approach the inevitable hormonal roller coaster that comes with puberty, navigating the emotional ups and downs can…
The 4 R’s of Logical (& Effective) Consequences
For many parents, grasping the concept of “natural consequences” can be a common challenge. Considerations like, “What happens when a…
“I want to be a gentle parent, but”
First off, what is gentle parenting? The Cleveland Clinic explains it by saying, “The goal of becoming a gentle parent…
Empowering Children to be More Independent
Many parents, like you, aim to instill a sense of responsibility in their 9-year-olds, encouraging them to initiate chores, manage…
How To Discipline A Child At A Very Young Age
Ever find yourself navigating the complexities of disciplining a 10-month-old who seems more defiant than their older sibling? I feel…
Decoding How to Unstuck Your Upset Child
Transitioning a child from “stuck” moments, where they resist entering a classroom or demand certain conditions, isn’t easy. If you…
Managing Sibling Challenges with a New Baby at Home
Bringing a new baby home is a joyous occasion, but it needs a lot of adjustments, particularly among siblings. To…
How to Encourage Empathy in Kids
When your child hurts another child, you might be mortified and even feel frozen like a deer in the headlights….