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It is that time of year again, holiday time. It can be very exciting but also draining and tense. However, it is worth it! Research has shown that family rituals and celebrations foster emotional health and resilience in children. A few years ago I wrote about Marshal Duke’s research at Emory University. He explored ritual […]
Why Whining Pushes Our Buttons (and What Actually Helps)

What is it about whining that drives most parents up the wall? Is it the nagging, shrill sound of it? Or the fact that it *always* seems to start at the most inconvenient time — when you’re on the phone, making dinner, or already running late? Whining has a special way of pushing every parental […]