by Cecilia Hilkey | parenting, research
Have you heard a child say… “I have a horse in my backyard.” (When she doesn’t.) “I didn’t hit him.” (When he really did.) “I’ll turn off the computer after I finish this game.” (Then she doesn’t.) Starting at 2 or 3 years of age kids start lying. Being lied to is...read more
by Cecilia Hilkey | conflict, parenting
I’m wondering if you can relate to this parenting dilemma that my sister had. My sister was with her daughter, who is 15 months old and just learning how to walk. They were at a playground with lots of other moms and kids. One of the older girls got mad and as she...read more
by Cecilia Hilkey | parenting
We like it when kids–especially our own–do chores around the house. One of our daughters is a master at cleaning the bathroom. The other one takes out the recycling, the trash, and does all the cat care. They both help with the dishes and setting the...read more
by Cecilia Hilkey | conflict, parenting
During a family car ride once when I was little, I got really mad at my big brother. I remember wanting to punch him! I didn’t hit him, but when we were close to home, we pulled into the driveway. I jumped out and, instead of taking my anger out on someone else, I...read more
by Cecilia Hilkey | communication, parenting
When I was a kid occasionally my dad would lose his temper. I’m sure he had a decent reason for feeling upset, a long day of work plus maybe I was roller skating through the house, making a lot of noise, or fighting with my brother or sister. I remember seeing his...read more
by Cecilia Hilkey | conflict, parenting, tantrums
You might say it’s a child having… A tantrum A melt down Big feelings Getting to the end of their rope Flipping their lid. Whatever you call it, we’ve all experienced it. Every parent struggles, at one point or another, with helping their child through an upset. For...read more
