All children love to engage parents in power struggles at one time or another, but they commonly end up being no-win situations as the parent and child each vie for power.
During power struggles with their children, parents usually feel angry, drained, and helpless, wondering if they are the only parents who can’t seem to control their child.
by Amy Egan
As a parenting coach I often notice that when a parent or couple first meet with me, they have such guilt that things are less than perfect in their homes. The fact that they yell, are angry with their children, or can’t figure out how to make things more peaceful – makes them feel like failures. I have empathy for them because I can relate. For many of us, being a great parent is the most important thing in our lives. Therefore, when we feel frustrated with parenting it is easy to get down on ourselves for not getting it right.
Guest post by Kids ‘R’ Kids of Dallas/Fort Worth
Parents often question their ability as a parent, worrying if their making mistakes with their kids. Child care experts believe that the overwhelming amount of information on pre-school, child care, and child development can cause parents anxiety. The following are common questions asked by parents so let’s consider them one-by-one.
