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Is it Manipulation? It's common to hear parents label their children as manipulative, which is often a misconception about child behavior. While certain behaviors might seem manipulative, I'd like to offer an alternative viewpoint. Children Lack Abstract Reasoning...

When I am out grocery shopping and hear the piercing cry of a kid, I notice people pause in what they are doing and look at the parent. How uncomfortable for all those eyes to be on a parent trying to de-escalate the situation! You hear the demands, the threats, the...

When parents plan to take their children to a therapist, it can be a confusing and intimidating event. What do you say? Do you say anything? The answer is yes. Parents and children will benefit from an age-appropriate talk about what to expect. Children often become...