Every December, stressed-out parents joke about it. A defiant toddler scribbles on the wall and suddenly someone mutters, “Santa’s bringing you coal this year.” For generations, the threat has been ...

DEAR HARRIETTE: Retired licensed psychotherapist specializing in children and families here. With regard to “Out-of-Control Toddler,” the parent struggling with a toddler who has started hitting, ...

Temper tantrums, eye-rolling, back-talk, door-slamming—these behaviors can feel personal and they can be exhausting. It’s easy to conclude that our child is being disrespectful or even defiant. But ...

You want the best for your toddler, but it's a universally-acknowledged truth that if you're in a rush and it's 32 degrees outside with snow on the ground, your tot will pitch a fit about putting on a ...