Why do kids lie? It often depends on their developmental stage. For instance, preschoolers tell tall tales because of an overactive imagination, young kids fib to please grownups and older kids lie to solve problems.
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To learn to deal with stress, a child needs to develop an inner watchdog that can recognize when emotions, duties and responsibilities could or are beginning to feel overwhelming.
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One of the great joys—and frustrations—of living with children is watching their individual personalities emerge. It is fascinating to watch your child develop her likes and dislikes, but not quite so exciting when you ask her to do something and she says "No, that's stupid!" Backtalk.
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Though bed-wetting is normal, it's anything but pleasant. After all, waking up in a soaked bed is far from a cherished childhood memory.
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Teaching your child to behave is one the most challenging parts of being a parent. Doing it properly takes time, effort and sometimes a lot of patience. Read expert answers to your most pressing discipline questions and then get more advice on handling your discipline dilemmas.
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Pay off correct behavior, not misbehavior. Reinforce polite requests, not whining, teasing and tantrums. Reinforce calm discussions, not arguments and power struggles.
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In Lesson Two you explored why you may be indulging your kids, and practiced setting some real limits by modifying one of your child's behaviors. This week, you'll discover how to help your children learn self-control through delaying gratification.
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"Mom, she hit me!" "But she started it!" The sound of squabbling siblings is enough to make your hair stand on end. How can two members of the same family love each other, yet treat each other so horribly?
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