Plus: Our child became a terror at Easter. I have a plan for the next holiday.
: My brother is due to get married next year and, while I’m really happy for him, I’m dreading the idea of having to see my mother again.Ask Amy: Is what I saw in my girlfriend’s hometown a red flag?
Canceling a gift-giving holiday several months in advance will not mean much to a child your daughter’s age; it is best to respond in the moment to behavior you don’t like. Seven-year-olds are impulsive; that’s a characteristic that can make kids this age really fun to be with. The downside to this is that they are still learning how to modulate their behavior.
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