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Question of the Day: Explaining the Dangers of Strangers

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Question of the Day is where Breezy Mama‘s Go-To parenting whiz, Dr. Fran Walfish, who is an Expert in Parents Magazine’s “Ask Our Experts” column, is here to answer your daily parenting questions. Make sure to send us what’s on your mind to alex@breezymama.com and Dr. Walfish will tackle it in a future Breezy post. Now on to today’s question. . .

How do I explain to my child the dangers of strangers without giving them nightmares?

Before talking to your children, you need a good “self thermometer” to make sure that you don’t have signs of fear or anxiety in your voice. If you do, you may [Read more…] about Question of the Day: Explaining the Dangers of Strangers

Question of the Day: My Child Keeps Using Bad Language!

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Question of the Day is where Breezy Mama‘s Go-To parenting whiz, Dr. Fran Walfish, who is an Expert in Parents Magazine’s “Ask Our Experts” column, is here to answer your daily parenting questions. Make sure to send us what’s on your mind to alex@breezymama.com and Dr. Walfish will tackle it in a future Breezy post. Now on to today’s question. . .

My child keeps using bad language. How do I explain that this is not okay?

Obviously there are words that most parents don’t want their children to use. They won’t get your children invited on playdates or into the sorority. First off, as a parent, you want to make sure [Read more…] about Question of the Day: My Child Keeps Using Bad Language!

Question of the Day–Can I Send My Children to Different Schools?

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Question of the Day is where Breezy Mama‘s Go-To parenting whiz, Dr. Fran Walfish, who is an Expert in Parents Magazine’s “Ask Our Experts” column, is here to answer your daily parenting questions. Make sure to send us what’s on your mind to alex@breezymama.com and Dr. Walfish will tackle it in a future Breezy post. Now on to today’s question. . .

Is it okay to send your children to two different schools if they have different needs? I’m afraid it will ruin their relationship if they are at separate schools. . . Is this the case, or would their relationship be strengthened from being apart from one another? (They are a grade apart.)

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5 Ways to Stop Your Kids From Fighting

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It’s inevitable to have a little sibling conflict. In fact, I get concerned during the times my kids are getting along. Are they plotting against me? What am I in for? Kidding… kind of… So how do you stop your kids from fighting? Breezy Mama has 5 tips to add some peace back into your household.

1. Find out the true cause.
Sure, he’s being mean to his sister, but instead of quickly coming to her defense, find out why. And this doesn’t mean discover if SHE took the toy from him first, but what is truly behind their sibling fights. Ask YOU if both have [Read more…] about 5 Ways to Stop Your Kids From Fighting

Question of the Day: My Child Doesn’t Respect Me!

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Question of the Day is where Breezy Mama‘s Go-To parenting whiz, Dr. Fran Walfish, who is an Expert in Parents Magazine’s “Ask Our Experts” column, is here to answer your daily parenting questions. Make sure to send us what’s on your mind to alex@breezymama.com and Dr. Walfish will tackle it in a future Breezy post.

Now on to today’s question. . .

My five-year-old has been very disrespectful to me. When I tell him something like, “Finish your vegetables” he responds with something along the lines of “Why should I?” or “Make me.” He undermines my authority as a parent. What should I do?

Certainly, respectful talking is [Read more…] about Question of the Day: My Child Doesn’t Respect Me!