March 19, 2019

What should I do about bathroom language?

“Billy, what are you going to be for Halloween?” asks Jane.” “Doo doo face,” says Billy, and both children laugh. Young children think it’s funny to […]
March 19, 2019

Should I always make my child say “I’m sorry”?

A mother who sees her son hit his playmate says, “That wasn’t nice. Now tell your friend you’re sorry” The boy reluctantly mutters, “Sorry,” but it’s […]
March 19, 2019

Should I ask my child to say “please” and “thank you”?

“Jennifer, how do you ask for something?” “ “Now what do you say to Uncle Marty?” “What’s the magic word?” A child who’s questioned like this […]
March 19, 2019

How can I teach my child to respect others?

There are two ways a child learns about respect. He listens to what his parents say about respectful behavior, and he copies the way they actually […]