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Stop the Back Talk and Keep Your Patience

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Ahhh, seven-year olds. They’re getting older and wiser, but with this independence can come back talk, disrespect and ungratefulness. I don’t know a more frustrating behavior, and teaching how to NOT be like that seems close to impossible. Breezy Mama turned to Child and Family Psychotherapist, Dr. Fran Walfish, Psy.D. for help.

I’ve heard that 7-year-olds tend to be “too cool.” Stories of children talking back, rolling their eyes and being ungrateful seem to be common. Tell them to pick something up and they answer, “Why should I?” Many times, it seems as if I hear these type of stories when children are [Read more…] about Stop the Back Talk and Keep Your Patience

5 Steps to Put the Brakes on Back Talk

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Parenting can be hard, especially when the kiddos are being defiant. Nothing makes me madder than when I ask my children to do something and they yell back at me with a “No!” My blood starts to boil and I can feel my anger rising. I take a time out, step away, and, taking some deep breaths, think to myself, “There has to be a better way to handle this.” And there is. Amy McCready from Positive Parenting Solutions is here to give us some advice on how to handle the back talk.

PLUS! Amy, along with Breezy Mama, is hosting a FREE webinar on “Why Time Out is a Waste of Time.” Please join us Tuesday, November 15th at 8pm Pacific/11pm Eastern–it’s only an hour long. So pour yourself a glass of wine or a mug of hot cocoa, get in some cozy PJ’s,  and come join us! Space is limited, so please RSVP  asap by clicking here.

From Amy:

Whether it’s a toddler’s defiant “No,” or a teenager screaming, “You can’t make me,” back talk is enough to [Read more…] about 5 Steps to Put the Brakes on Back Talk