Dear Dr. Renee,My kids are constantly battling over who “had it first!” This happens with each other and also with their friends. I am always rushing in to negotiate and make things right. How do I get them to take turns without needing me to jump in?-Cheryl Dear Cheryl,It is a parental reflex to want […]
Stopping Sibling Spats
Dear Dr. Renee,I can’t handle the fighting! My kids argue over everything and over even the littlest things. Please help me make this stop!Sick of Sibling Spats, Monica(mom of three: 5, 8, 10 years old) Dear Monica,You sound exhausted! Fortunately, it does not seem like the fighting you describe is cruel or intending harm. No […]
What To Do about Friends Fighting
Dear Dr. Renee,My son often comes home from playing at a friend’s house and inevitably tells me stories that seem to involve the two of them fighting. I know they have some fun, too, but I don’t hear a lot about that. Should I have him play with other friends?-KB Dear KB,It’s hard when you […]
Sibling Squabbles
Dear Dr. Renee,My kids fight constantly with each other. It only intensified during the pandemic. I don’t care why they are fighting, I just want the sibling squabbles to stop!-Karla Dear Karla, I never understood why it bothered my mom, an only child, so much when my sister and I fought. Then I had children […]
Community Service Conundrum with Young Children
Dear Dr. Renee,I want to get my child involved in community service but there is nothing around here that is available for young children. Most organizations want volunteers 16 years and older. What do you suggest?-Robyn Dear Robyn,Congratulations on getting your child involved in community service! This is a passion of mine. Volunteering is one […]
Morning Mayhem Mama!
Dear Dr. Renee,I don’t know if it just the pandemic or not, but we can’t seem to get out the door on time. With three kids running all different directions, it is MAYHEM here!I think we did OK before all of this stay-at-home stuff, but my mind is so tired, I just don’t remember. It […]