It's a rare day in our house if I don't hear some type of whining from our kids. It usually starts early in the morning, especially if it's a school day. "I don't want to go to school. I want to stay home today," my 5-year-old daughter will lead with. - 5 Tips For Good Parenting Taking the bait, I'll usually counter with encouraging words. "School will be fun. You'll get to see your friends and go to music class. You love music," I say, in my most upbeat tone. One particular Friday morning after a long week, I was too exhausted to engage in our usual dialogue. The complaints started flowing. "I don't want to go to before/after school care today. I want to be at home in my pajamas," my daughter moaned. Instead of turning into a cheerleader, I looked at my daughter through tired eyes and I said, "I understand." Bewildered, she didn't say anything at all. After a few moments of silence, she aske...
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