April 23, 2019

What can I do about lying?

Parents spend a lot of time teaching their children to tell the truth. Most early elementary-aged children have learned not to tell serious lies, although they […]
April 23, 2019

How should I deal with profanity?

Children are familiar with curse words. They learn them from peers, siblings, and parents and they hear them on TV and at the movies. They partly […]
April 23, 2019

My child seems self-centered. What should I do?

By the time a child is in elementary school, her parents and teachers expect her to be considerate of others. Over the years they’ve spent a […]
April 23, 2019

Is it normal for my child to speak rudely to me when he’s angry?

“Be quiet, Dad. You never let me do anything!” “I wish Seth’s mom was my mother. She lets him stay up late.” “You’re not fair! Leave […]