While it's flattering to be a toddler's chosen one, being prized can become a drain when our child's dependency gets... more

A parent of a 27-month-old writes that her son refuses to come to the table when called and will not... more

We all bring different perspectives to parenting that are borne of our upbringing, culture, or religion. Sometimes, we find these... more

A parent emails Janet with the subject line: Help! Strong Willed Child. She feels frustrated, exhausted, and completely overwhelmed by her 7-year-old's... more

From Janet's inbox: A parent wonders if reminding her 3-year-old of negative consequences to his uncooperative behavior is the same... more

Janet shares words of support. Learn more about Janet's "No Bad Kids Master Course" at: NoBadKidsCourse.com.Her best-selling books “No Bad Kids: Toddler... more

How can we help our kids overcome their fears? Most of us have the instinct to provide comfort with messages... more

Most of us hope that as our children venture out into the world, they'll possess enough innate assertiveness to set... more

Our young kids are adaptable, so it's always possible for us to change routines, rules, and behavior patterns that we... more

Self-directed play is a gift that keeps giving with profound benefits for every aspect of our children's development. As an... more