Parenting Peacefully Isn't Always Easy Part T...

You're at the checkout, almost done, and your child grabs something and asks, "Can we get this?" And four words come out before you've even thought about them: "We can't afford it." It feels honest. Responsible, even. Like you're teaching them the value of money. Most of us say i ...  Show more

We've been handed a story about toddlers. They're testing you. They're manipulating you. They're trying to win. And if you comfort them too much, you'll raise a spoiled kid who runs the house. So the advice comes fast and hard in these years: don't pick them up so much, don't neg ...  Show more

Erin gives a mom step-by-step for fixing those pesky middle of the night wake-ups and battles for coming to mom and dad's room. In the second half Erin covers tips for helping a preschooler become more independent when she is constantly seeking attention every time mom is bus ...  Show more

“We’ve talked about being a fan of your kids. We’ve talked about believing in them. We’ve talked about encouraging and supporting them. We talk about these things because they’re important.”Ryan describes the delicate balance between discipline and reward, on today’s Daily Dad po ...  Show more

The importance of fostering connections and coaching children through conflicts with empathy and effective communication.Project Parenthood is hosted by Chelsea Dorcich. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a parenting question? Email Chelsea at parenthood@quickanddirtyti ...  Show more

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