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Sh*tty Moms on "You're not the boss of me!"
That sass will not be tolerated, say "Sh*tty Moms" co-authors Alicia Ybarbo and Mary Ann Zoellner. Here's their take-no-prisoners advice for such disrespect.
Christine Carter on "You're not the boss of me!"
The Raising Happiness author and parenting expert says the more you let your kids be the boss, the less you're likely to hear this complaint.
Bruce Feiler on "You're not the boss of me!"
"The Secrets of Happy Families" author Bruce Feiler offers this magic bullet to avoid confrontation over this childish quip — a solution that makes everybody happy.
Richard Weissbourd on "But Dad lets me do it!"
“Are you on the same highway with your partner?” asks The Parents We Mean to Beauthor Richard Weissbourd. If not, make sure you get there to avoid constant conflict.
Carol Dweck on "I'm bad at math!"
Stanford researcher and Mindset author Carol Dweck says when kids utter this common refrain, one powerful word can change everything.
Deborah Tillman on "I'm bad at math!"
America's Supernanny Deborah Tillman says that when a child is struggling with math — or any subject — parents need to step in quickly to help. Here's how.
Carol Dweck's favorite parenting tip
Mindset author Carol Dweck discusses the right (and wrong) way to praise your child.
Crash course in choosing a middle school
Everything you need to know about choosing a middle school — from our school tour checklist to the 10 best questions to ask.
Crash course in choosing a high school
Ready to pick a high school? Here's your go-to guide, including insider tips on touring, the lowdown on AP classes, and a handy school tour checklist.
Crash course in choosing an elementary school
Choosing an elementary school? Our parent's guide includes elementary school options, what to ask — and a printable school tour checklist.
Sh*tty Moms: when your kid says "Nobody likes me!"
"Aww, suck it up," says Alicia Ybarbo. "It's your fault," says Mary Ann Zoellner. The co-authors of Sh*tty Mom agree that with this complaint, tough love is in order.
Madeline Levine: when your kid says "Nobody likes me!"
"Don't jump in too fast!" warns Madeline Levine, author of Teach Your Children Well. Instead, take this approach so your child learns to navigate friendships.
