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Our son is rude and dismissive. How do we bring him in line?

Our son is rude and dismissive. How do we bring him in line?

by David | Sep 24, 2020 | Behaviour, Boys, Conflict, Teenager

Our son turned 13 at Christmas, but you’d swear he was 18 by the way he thinks he should be let do whatever he wants. He accepts none of our rules and can be so rude and dismissive to both of us. His mum tells me I am too hard on him, but she never challenges him at...
My son has a secret second phone that he uses at night

My son has a secret second phone that he uses at night

by David | Sep 24, 2020 | Behaviour, Boys, Pornography, Technology, Teenager

I’ve discovered that my 13-year-old son has a second phone that he was using late into the night, watching YouTube and snap chatting his friends (we take his normal phone at 10pm each night). I can’t believe he was so deceitful. We’ve taken this other phone now, but...
How do I stop my 18-month-old grandson from hitting out?

How do I stop my 18-month-old grandson from hitting out?

by David | Sep 24, 2020 | Behaviour, Boys, Tantrums, Toddler

How can I stop my 18-month-old grandson from slapping his mum, dad and his grandmother when he does not get his own way? Other times, for no apparent reason, he slaps and kicks them even when he does not appear to be upset. He also has a habit of throwing things. Any...
My granddaughter is mean to her brother. What can we do?

My granddaughter is mean to her brother. What can we do?

by David | Sep 24, 2020 | Behaviour, Boys, Girls, Primary, Relationships, Sibling rivalry

I have two grandchildren, a girl aged 9 and her brother aged 5. My granddaughter is always complaining about her brother. If he brushes against her accidently she says he pushed her and runs off crying to tell her mammy. She constantly watches in case he gets...
My daughter has retreated to her room. How can I get her out?

My daughter has retreated to her room. How can I get her out?

by David | Sep 24, 2020 | Behaviour, Emotional Wellbeing, Girls, Teenager

I have a 15-year-old daughter and my heart is broken with her. Since the lockdown she has almost completely retreated to her room. I worry about her mental health up there all day, but she just screams at me to “f**k off” if I try to get her to join the family for...
My daughter and I are clashing about technology. Please help!

My daughter and I are clashing about technology. Please help!

by David | Jul 13, 2020 | Behaviour, Conflict, Gaming, Girls, Primary, Technology

My 8-year-old daughter is growing totally out of hand, the longer this lockdown continues. I work from home and I must admit that I give her the tablet when I’m on Zoom meetings, or work calls, as I’d get no peace otherwise. But then, when I try to take it back from...
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