Don’t feel threatened, breathe, project confidence, let it rollll off our back Prevent it whenever possible (by giving children safe “yes” places to explore; for example, rather than free access to markers and white sofas) Set limits calmly, clearly, early Acknowledge all desires and feelings and encourage children to express them (“You feel like t

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“When we give children advice or instant solutions, we deprive them of the experience that comes from wrestling with their own problems.”

try to let my five-year-old know what I expect of him. I’ve told him, ‘I know it isn’t easy to be around your sister when she hits, but you can’t hit her back. She’s still very young and has a lot to learn. But if we all do our job—you, me and Mommy—and teach her better ways to get what she wants, little by little she’ll understand what’s okay for

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