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The Art of Letting Go: How to Respond When Your Child Wants to Quit an Extracurricular Pursuit 

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As parents, we often find ourselves grappling with the unique personalities and tendencies of our children. My oldest son, a natural people-pleaser, would go to great lengths to meet what he perceives as my husband’s and my expectations, even if it meant enduring something he did not enjoy. We sometimes wonder if he would even … Read more

What Key Signs Every Parent Needs to Know Your Child May Need More Than Discipline

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Children often exhibit a range of behaviors as they grow, testing boundaries and expressing their emerging personalities. Commonly, terms like “strong-willed” or “stubborn” are used to describe children who show a particular intensity in their actions or reactions. However, distinguishing between a genuinely strong-willed temperament and behaviors signaling underlying conditions is crucial for parents and caregivers. Recognizing the signs … Read more