I've been married for 11 years, and I was a stay-at-home mom to two boys, ages 2 and 4. Then I decided to go back to work to pay off credit card debt... More >>
...Assertive responses are particularly effective in countering bullying because the child who masters this type of direct, emotionally-honest communication demonstrates that a bully's attacks will be answered in a fair, but formidable way... More >>
Many parents will tell their kids that they can do anything they want and that everything they do is great in order to protect them from failure. However, blowing smoke about how wonderful they are doesn't help kids - it handicaps them from coping with real life. Here are 7 things you should teach your kids to help them deal with failure... More >>