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Handling Toddler Tantrums?

My 14 month old doesn't throw tantrums out of habit, but when he does, MAN! Watch out! Usually, when we tell him "No", he puts down whatever he's playing with that he shouldn't be and moves on. Every so often, however…
One Child's Meltdown

It was Saturday; Fight Night. My husband was overly excited, like a little kid who couldn't wait to hang out with his friends. Last time, he went alone, just him and the guys, to his oldest friend's house. A friend h…
Underage Drinking -Sign of Trouble or Just Normal Teenage Behavior?

I tutor high school English and history for several international students that live away from their parents. Most of my students live with older brothers and sisters (without their parents) or board with a random fam…
Blame the Teacher?

image source I just read the post about the teacher "getting off easy." All I have to say is WHAT?I'm not saying that doing anything permanent or physically harmful to a child is alright, but are we seriously getting o…
Are You Listening, Kids?

by Mama Pig image source Total rant here; it has been one of those mornings.Here are just a few things I would like to explain to my children.No always means no. It does not mean continue asking me the same question ov…
Weird Playground Behavior - Am I Over Reacting?

I took my 2 year old son to the park today to play. Something happened that still has me feeling ill, and I can't help but wondering if I am over reacting to the situation or is this my mommy radar indicating that this…
Using Marshmallows as an Indicator of Your Child's Future Successfulness?

Guest post submitted by eleven_beeA neighbor of mine was describing an interesting behavioral experiment the other day. It's called the marshmallow test. Here's how it goes: the grownup places a marshmallow on the ta…
QOTD: When Children Embarrass You In Public?

by Momaroo Team What is the most embarrassing situation that your little one has caused in public?
Handling Behavior Problems at School

by Mama Turtle So far, Turtle1 is doing really well at school. It is so much better for him overall to be in a regular routine too, he's overall in better spirits and less likely to melt down over something. This makes l…