Do you take your spouse's side in power struggles with children, even if you aren't really feeling it?

Many of the emotional meltdowns children experience between about 9 and 30 months old bubble up from the frustration of not being able to communicate. So, the“terribletwos“ can be much less terrible the more children learn how to get across their intense and conflicting thoughts. You can fairly easily prevent tantrums ...

Since my eldest son knows already what we (me and my wife) are doing every time that we are away from home (me aside from my work), just today a conversation came in with regards to events. After the Church Service, my eldest son craves for McDonald'...

In case this commercial is not shown in your area ... here's an alternative way to dealing with children's tantrums in super markets (about 18 seconds in). Enjoy -Stef

It was supposed to be Daddy’s Weekend! A time to bond (ironic, considering my recent post, i know…) just me and the kids.  It was Disaster Weekend instead. My wife (strategically?) went out of town the weekend before Mother’s Day … Continue reading →...