by Michele Borba | Jan 17, 2014 | Character and Moral Intelligence, Discipline & Behavior
Want to be a calmer parent? Here’s how to break your kid’s annoying habit—whining-once and for all! As any parent knows, whining is one of the most irritating of kids’ habits. And although the behavior usually peaks at around 4 years of age, it can continue...
by Michele Borba | Oct 28, 2011 | Discipline & Behavior, Parenting, The Big Book of Parenting Solutions
Picky Eaters. Tantrums. Sleepless. Time out! Whining. Top questions moms asked me last week on Dr. Drew Lifechanger’s and my answers If you didn’t get the memo here is it is: There is no perfect parent. This I promise. We’re all in this extraordinary role of...
by Michele Borba | Sep 2, 2009 | Discipline & Behavior
REALITY CHECK: Did you know that the average kid whines or nags nine times–and then we give in? The lesson: Watch out – our kids know which buttons to push. Don’t let your kid get into this annoying habit! Here are four simple steps to curb your...
by Michele Borba | Aug 6, 2009 | The Big Book of Parenting Solutions, Whining & Back Talk
Michele Borba REALITY CHECK: The top reason kids whine is to get our attention. Whether they continue to use this irritating behavior is if we give in. Then they’ve learned it works! Beware: The average kid nags a parent nine times to get his way and the average kid...