Ask The Parent Coach: Playing Favorites!
From time to time I will answer readers questions as they come in. I thought I would share this specific one because this question comes up a lot.
QUESTION:
Sometimes my 3-year-old can be sort of mean to her dad- like when he goes to get her in the morning she will scream that she only wants mommy or sometimes she pushes him away when he comes over to say to her when he gets home from work. I know she adores my husband and they have so much fun playing together, but I'm not sure why she acts this way towards him sometimes. Any thoughts?
Fitness Together
Making time for exercise can make all the difference in how you show up as a parent, partner and professional. It is virtually impossible to be a calm, empathetic and loving parent when you’re depleted. Self-care can also be a win-win; not only do we feel better, we are modeling behavior for our children and creating opportunities for connection.
Using Mindfulness To Help Combat Your Child's Anxiety
Your Self-Care: A Win-Win For The Whole Family
Managing screens, devices and apps... oh my!
One of the biggest challenges for parents these days is managing their children’s use of electronic devices. Devices are the source of many power struggles for modern families. As a parent or caregiver, it’s your responsibility to set limits. Every family’s values and schedules are different, so limits on devices look different from one family to another.
VIDEO: Keeping Kids Safe When Visiting Friends
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Same Page Parenting
Embrace the Power of Your Parenting
Teaching Civility During Divisive Times
Family Conversations To Make The Most Out Of The Presidential Election
An election year is a wonderful time to teach children about the electoral process and issues being debated, such as immigration, terrorism, and healthcare. The election process presents parents with a plethora of unique opportunities to teach core social-emotional skills, such as empathy, emotion management, and social problem-solving while addressing topics such as accepting differences, dealing with gossip, bullying, and name-calling.
From Eating to Excreting: Three Tips to Avoid Power Struggles
Understanding & Solutions To Sassy Bossy Back Talk
Parent Fail: Why Judging Ourselves & Others Gets In The Way of Raising a Healthy Family
Three Proven Childproof Parenting Tools to Inviting Cooperation
The Facts About Bedwetting and Accidents: An Interview with Steve Hodges, M.D.
I often meet parents distressed by their children’s potty accidents or bedwetting. They ask: Why is it happening? Will my child outgrow it? What can I do? I recently discovered a terrific resource for answering these questions: Steve Hodges, M.D., a pediatric urologist at Wake Forest University School of Medicine.
