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When your child says they hate you

Parent: PT-Maria

My 13-year-old screamed ‘I hate you’ at me tonight. I know they don’t mean it, but it still hurt deeply. How do you handle these moments without taking it personally?

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March 12, 2025, 10:22 p.m.

My toddler hits when frustrated

Parent: PT-Jen

Lately, my 3-year-old has started hitting when she doesn’t get her way. I know she’s still learning how to express her feelings, but I need to stop this before it becomes a habit. We tel...


March 12, 2025, 10:20 p.m.

Picky eater nightmare

Parent: PT-Garcia

My 4-year-old will only eat plain pasta, crackers, and the occasional chicken nugget. I’ve tried offering new foods, but he refuses to even taste them. I’m worried about his nutrition, b...


March 12, 2025, 10:19 p.m.

Non-stop tantrums

Parent: PT-Frits

My 2-year-old has started throwing tantrums over everything, from putting on shoes to giving her the wrong color cup. I try to stay calm and help her work through her emotions, but nothi...


March 12, 2025, 10:19 p.m.

Potty training disaster

Parent: PT-Emma

My 3-year-old refuses to use the potty, no matter what I try. We’ve done stickers, rewards, and even let her pick out her own big-kid underwear, but she just holds it in until I put a di...


March 12, 2025, 10:18 p.m.

Baby won’t sleep unless held

Parent: PT-Ahmed

My 4-month-old will only sleep in my arms, and the second I put him down, he wakes up and cries. I feel like I’m trapped on the couch all day and night, and I can’t get anything done. I’...


March 12, 2025, 10:18 p.m.

Lonely SAHM—need mom friends!

Parent: PT-Maria

I recently left my job to stay home with my kids, and while I love being with them, I feel so isolated. Most of my friends are busy with work, and I miss adult conversations and interact...


March 12, 2025, 10:17 p.m.

When your kid prefers their other parent

Parent: PT-TheJohnsons

My 4-year-old always wants Dad and pushes me away whenever I try to comfort or help them. I try not to take it personally, but it’s really starting to hurt my feelings. I don’t want to f...


March 12, 2025, 10:16 p.m.

Going through a divorce—how do I help my kids?

Parent: PT-Maria

My children (8 and 11) are really struggling with our recent divorce, and I don’t know how to make this transition easier for them. I reassure them that both parents love them, but they’...


March 12, 2025, 10:16 p.m.

Co-parenting with an ex is so hard

Parent: PT-Jen

My ex and I have very different parenting styles, and it’s creating a lot of stress for both me and our kids. I try to keep things peaceful, but when they come back from the other parent...


March 12, 2025, 10:10 p.m.