Dear Dr. Buckingham, My 8-year-old son has recently started to act out in a very aggressive manner toward female children at school. His temper is getting worse by the day. Initially, I did not understand where he was learning the behavior. However, after talking to the school therapist, I learned that he might be picking up the behavior from my husband. My husband is a … [Read more...]
Remember, Your Kids are Learning How to Love by Watching You
I have two kids and one on the way. If there is anything they have taught me, it’s how to be more mindful of how I behave and interact with others. Kids are always watching you. Even when you think they aren’t, they are. I believe it’s their way of trying to make us better people. Now don’t get me wrong; I don’t think you should change who you are because your kids are … [Read more...]
3 Tips for Becoming a More Patient Parent
I love my kids to the moon and back. Even in the moments when they drive me nuts, there isn’t a thing I wouldn’t do to show them how much I love them. But I don’t think my feelings are unique. Any good parent feels this way about their children. Even when our parenting practices come up short, we want the best for these little lives we created. We want them to be healthy and … [Read more...]