? When a child has been caught stealing, a parent's reaction should depend on whether it's the first time or there's a pattern of stealing. read more
One Autumn morning I woke up to the sound of a lawnmower outside my window. The scent of fresh cut grass blew gently through the curtains and into the room. This is going to be a great day, I thought to myself as I yawned and sat up to stretch. read more
Freedman Smith says it may be tempting for children to play adult and help themselves to whatever their little hearts desire—“I think I’ll have that, oh, and that, too!”—but by this age, kids are probably aware that stealing isn’t the way to get their hands on the goods, so a parent’s response is critical. read more