My daughter is 8 years old and when things don’t go her way she starts to whine and cry. MOLLY: This ... Continue reading
Category Archives: Behavior Issues
How Do I Teach My Child Not To Whine?
My daughter is 8 years old and when things don’t go her way she starts to whine and cry. MOLLY: This ... Continue reading
What To Do If A Child Comes To You For Help
My next door neighbor’s child came over because he was “running away.” What should I do? MOLLY: A reader from Colorado ... Continue reading
What To Do If Your Child Refuses To Go To School
My daughter is 9-years old and in the fourth grade, and she just doesnt want to go to school! MOLLY: The ... Continue reading
Is My Child Manipulating Me?
I feel like my child pushes the boundaries to get what he wants. Am I being manipulated? Dr. Susan Rutherford (MOM): That ... Continue reading
How to Stop My 6-Year Old Boy’s Aggressive Behavior?
My 6-year old will suddenly lash out and hit his mother or sister. What can I do? MOLLY: This came from ... Continue reading
Helping Your Preschooler Cope with School Anxiety
We are so excited to introduce today’s guest questioner Brian Gresko, editor of the anthology When I First Held You: 22 Critically ... Continue reading
Potty-Training the Child Who Won’t Poop on the Potty
My Child is trained for peeing but will only poop in the diaper (not on the potty)! Dr. Susan Rutherford (MOM): ... Continue reading
What To Do When Your Child is Controlling the Dinner Table
My 6-year old daughter is controlling the family dinner table. What can I do? MOLLY: The reader elaborated that instead of ... Continue reading
Why You Should Raise an Independent Child
My Child is needy and doesn’t want to do anything for himself. MOLLY: This came from a reader based in Wisconsin. ... Continue reading
How to Help Stop Thumb Sucking
What can I do to encourage my child to stop sucking his thumb? MOLLY: The reader added that her son is ... Continue reading