By Kelly E. Nault, M.A.
Conflict is part of life. If you are human—if you are breathing—you will experience conflict even with those you love most. This is normal. Conflict can actually be healthy when our family members have the skills to move through conflict. When we don’t have conflict resolution skills—that’s when we experience problems.
If [...]
Tags: , conflict, do overs, fight, mistakes, Parenting, resolution, rules, siblings, timeout
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by Elizabeth Pantley, Author of Perfect Parenting and Kid Cooperation
Question: I know my kid’s going to grow up to be a lawyer! He argues whenever he’s asked to do something. He debates his rights when he’s asked to stop doing something. He pleads his case when I tell him he can’t do something. He disputes [...]
Tags: argue, back talk, choices, fight, Parenting, teach, toddler
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When your baby was born diaper changing was probably pretty simply and as you got the hang of it, became pretty quick. About the time your baby reaches the halfway point of the first year of his life that may all change. Your baby, who may have once just lain there, letting you do what [...]
Tags: 9 months, Baby, battle, changes, diaper, fight, get away, roll over, run, turn, twist
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