Tip #3: Who do you love the most?
When your child asks this question, says parenting guru Adele Faber, they don't need to hear that they're the favorite. Instead, reassure them this way.
Tip #6: "You're not the boss of me!"
A statement like this, says the best-selling co-author of Hold On to Your Kids, suggests there's a disconnect between parent and child that needs mending.
Expert tip #5: "Dad lets me do it!"
The bestselling author of Positive Discipline says that by keeping your response short and sweet, you鈥檒l avoid unnecessary conflict.
Expert tip #3: "Dad lets me do it!"
Heidi Allen Garvin, founder of the popular website "Mormon Moms," says parents should avoid creating a dynamic that pits parents against each other. Here鈥檚 how.
A father fights bullying
Eleven-year-old Ty Field-Smalley took his life after being harassed at school. Ever since, his father has made it his mission to fight bullying.
Po Bronson on the Tiger Mom
The "NurtureShock" author talks about how self-proclaimed Tiger Mom Amy Chua got it wrong (and how American parents can get it right).
Betsy Brown Braun on "You're not the boss of me!"
"In 10 years, when you can drive your own car and pay your bills, then you don't have to listen to a word I say," says child expert Betsy Brown Braun. But for now...
Tip #5: "You're not the boss of me!"
Adele Faber, co-author of How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk, offers an approach for mutual problem solving, even with young kids.
Expert tip #4: "Dad lets me do it!"
The co-author of the seminal "How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk" offers an example of how to respond to this wily kid comment.
5 questions about alcohol and drugs
Is offering a safe ride home always a good idea? Should you come clean about your own drug history? Experts address parenting dilemmas.
Cringe-worthy Halloween costumes
Princess or assassin? Gory zombie or sexualized pop star? You may cringe at your child's Halloween costume, but here's why the most wince-worthy outfits make developmental sense.
Goldie's 10 Mindful Minutes
Goldie Hawn's new parenting book tackles the task of teaching EQ to children.
Raised by a tiger mom
The author of a new novel explores what it's like to be the daughter of great expectations.
Tip #2: Who do you love the most?
Harvard University family psychologist Richard Weissbourd says before answering, ask this question to get to the heart of the matter.
Stop the nagging!
Kids don't do what you ask? 撸友看片 coach Christine Carter offers a nag-free alternative: the h-word.
Carter on kids and chores
"It sounds really mean and tough," admits parenting coach Christine Carter... but it works. Here's her secret for getting kids to do their chores and take more responsibility.
Madeline Levine on "I hate you!"
"Disagreement is tolerated. Disrespect is not," says psychologist Madeline Levine. Here's her advice on what to do when your child utters these dagger-to-the-heart words.
Tip #2: What's wrong with him?
"It's OK. The legs are in the closet." A series of unfortunate events followed when the comedienne鈥檚 daughter asked this question. Here鈥檚 how she responded.
Expert tip #1: "Dad lets me do it!"
鈥淎re you on the same highway with your partner?鈥� asks The Parents We Mean to Beauthor Richard Weissbourd. If not, make sure you get there to avoid constant conflict.
Picky eaters
Do you have a picky eater? Here鈥檚 how to take the food fights out of mealtimes.
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