by pepadmin | Jul 24, 2018 | Teens
“You don’t know what you’re talking about!” “This sucks!” “Leave me alone!” Could these words possibly be coming from the loving angel who used to cling to you, every minute of every day? Raging hormones and a reorganizing brain can make our teenage children... 
by pepadmin | Jul 13, 2018 | All Ages
Ten-year-old Johnny bursts into the house at 7:45. “What’s for dinner? I’m starving!” “I can’t believe you’re home late again!” his mom yells. “This is the second time this week! You know we have dinner at seven.... 
by pepadmin | Jul 11, 2018 | Uncategorized
“You’re always … [uncooperative]!” “You never … [pick up your clothes].” “You make me … [furious].” How many times a day do you find yourself saying or... 
by pepadmin | Jul 5, 2018 | Young Children
Very frequently, the question “Why?” serves as a parent’s launching pad for critical or accusatory questioning: “Why can’t you sit still?” “Why don’t you ever listen?” “Why did you do that?” These questions are less requests for information than expressions of... 
by pepadmin | Jun 29, 2018 | Uncategorized
Definition: Nag: 1. To annoy by constant scolding, complaining or urging. 2. To scold, complain find fault constantly. We all know we should not nag, hate to be nagged ourselves and surely nag our children many, many, MANY times a day. Why do we do it, and what can we...