Once September hits, life feels like I’m walking a tightrope with me desperately trying to cling to balance. In one fell swoop, school has started, which means a barrage of emails, forms to sign, sports/music/etc. has begun. The breezy days of summer have been replaced with full steam ahead fall and just when I think I have it all together, it’s back to school night! Or minimum day! Or another Evite arrives! And I’m sent over the edge, free falling while trying to grab more coffee on my way down… Lately, every parent I have spoken with is feeling the pressure. And, truthfully, I know that the second I feel like I have the new schedule down, it will be [Read more…] about Is It Good Enough?
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Question of the Day: My Child Doesn’t Respect Me!
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!
Question of the Day: Bickering Siblings–How Do I Get Them to Stop?
She’s back! Breezy Mama‘s Go-To parenting expert, Dr. Fran Walfish, who is an Expert in Parents Magazine’s “Ask Our Experts” column, is here to answer our daily parenting questions. Make sure to send us yours (alex@breezymama.com) and Dr. Walfish will answer it in a future Breezy post.
Now on to today’s question. . .
My kids are constantly bickering with one another. I’ve tried to get them to stop and talk nicely with one another by giving examples of how I talk to my husband and friends, but they continue to push each others buttons and argue. It is so unpleasant to be around! How can I get them to stop?
First, it is important for you to understand that [Read more…] about Question of the Day: Bickering Siblings–How Do I Get Them to Stop?
Question of the Day: Getting Your Child to Focus on the Moment
Do you ever have one of those episodes with your children where you wonder, “When is he going to stop doing this?” Your child does something weird, aggravating, or just won’t grow out of a phase? Wish you had someone there to give you the help and advice you’re seeking? Enter Breezy Mama’s Question of the Day piece. A simple (ha!) parenting question with answers from Dr. Fran Walfish, who is an Expert in Parents Magazine’s “Ask Our Experts” column. So send us your questions (alex@breezymama.com) and Dr. Walfish will answer it in a future Breezy post. Now on to today’s question. . .
Recently, each time we leave an event (playdate, party, casual get together) my child, who is in elementary school, starts to [Read more…] about Question of the Day: Getting Your Child to Focus on the Moment