Category: Parenting

[ad_1] A parent of a 27-month-old writes that her son refuses to come to the table when called and will not sit in his chair

[ad_1] While it’s flattering to be a toddler’s chosen one, being prized can become a drain when our child’s dependency gets out of hand. In

[ad_1] A parent emails Janet with the subject line: Help! Strong Willed Child. She feels frustrated, exhausted, and completely overwhelmed by her 7-year-old’s unmanageable behavior that’s been

[ad_1] We all bring different perspectives to parenting that are borne of our upbringing, culture, or religion. Sometimes, we find these perspectives clash over basic

[ad_1] Most of us hope that as our children venture out into the world, they’ll possess enough innate assertiveness to set boundaries and navigate the

[ad_1] How can we help our kids overcome their fears? Most of us have the instinct to provide comfort with messages like “don’t worry, you’re

[ad_1] From Janet’s inbox: A parent wonders if reminding her 3-year-old of negative consequences to his uncooperative behavior is the same as using threats or

[ad_1] Janet shares words of support. Transcript of “Caring for Our Children and Ourselves in Tragic Times” Hi, this is Janet Lansbury. Welcome to Unruffled.

[ad_1] Janet responds to several messages from parents who feel stumped as to how to respond effectively to their children’s behaviors. A 4-year-old has been lashing

[ad_1] Our young kids are adaptable, so it’s always possible for us to change routines, rules, and behavior patterns that we decide are no longer