Every parent wants to believe they're tuned into their child's needs. We read bedtime stories, pack healthy lunches, and attend school events. Yet beneath the surface of our daily routines, something ...

One of the ageless truisms in parenting is that attention-seeking is a primary motivation for a child’s bad behavior. If little Johnny smacks his sister, throws a tantrum, or takes that extra cookie, ...

A mom in my office said it perfectly last week: “He wants attention every second. If I look away for one minute, he’s whining or yelling or doing something dramatic to get me back. It’s like he can’t ...