by denny | Jul 17, 2025 | Respect
Research from Flourish Psychology NYC confirms that parenting approaches shape everything from self-esteem to social skills (Flourish Psychology NYC). Respectful parenting styles set the stage for confident children by treating your 4- to 12-year-old as an individual...
by denny | Jul 16, 2025 | Respect
You might be wondering how to set parent-child respect boundaries that last a lifetime. Research consistently shows children thrive when they have clear, consistent limits, as they gain security and understand how the world works (Nurtured First). By defining healthy...
by denny | Jul 15, 2025 | Parent Tips
Positive discipline for preschoolers opens a kinder path to guide your child through those daily power struggles. Child psychologists estimate that over 90% of preschoolers test limits each day as part of normal development. Good news, you can turn these defiant...
by denny | Jul 15, 2025 | Parent Tips
Nearly half of parents say defiance is their preschooler’s biggest challenge (you’re not alone). When you’re focused on promoting cooperation in preschoolers, simple shifts in how you set limits and offer support can turn daily struggles into teamwork. As Mastery...
by denny | Jul 15, 2025 | Parent Tips
You might feel like you’re running a small rebellion every afternoon. If you’re setting boundaries with a 4-year-old, you’ll soon see power struggles as part of healthy independence-seeking. In classes at Mastery Martial Arts – Troy, instructors note that eight...
by denny | Jul 15, 2025 | Parent Tips
Nearly half of parents with preschoolers report daily power struggles, and a recent Mastery Martial Arts – Troy blog notes that four-year-olds may show up to ten acts of defiance each day. When your child pushes back on simple requests it can feel exhausting....
by denny | Jul 15, 2025 | Parent Tips
Dealing with defiance in toddlers can feel overwhelming when your child pushes every limit. Yet this stage is a normal part of growing independence. A 2023 poll by Zero to Three found 68% of parents report their 4-year-olds test boundaries at least once a week (Zero...
by denny | Jul 15, 2025 | Parent Tips
If you’re reading this with exhausted eyes after another day of battles with your defiant 4-year-old, take a deep breath. You are not alone, and you are not failing as a parent. What you’re experiencing is one of the most common challenges in early...
by denny | Jul 15, 2025 | Respect
Nearly 60 percent of parents say they want their children to grow into confident leaders (Sunshine Parenting, 2024). Cultivating respect can support traits like resilience and decision-making. A Washington University study found that preschoolers who got daily...
by denny | Jul 14, 2025 | Respect
Children pick up more from what they see than what they hear. A 2019 Parenting.org survey found that early social competence—including respect and manners—makes a child four times more likely to earn a college degree by age 25 (Parenting.org). When you focus on...