Is this just a phase? We are afraid he will miss out on wonderful opportunities in the future if he deems it a win-lose scenario

"He once had all your undivided attention, and now he must share it with his sibling. He understandably resents that right now. And I agree with you that he will adjust, albeit this is taking him some time."

"Entitlement starts with wanting something. That want quickly becomes a need. When we need something and another person withholds that from us, we get angry, even enraged, because we believe we are entitled to have our needs met."

I'm doing my best to be patient, but it's very difficult to see them hanging around the house when the rest of the family is working flat out

"What matters in a family is that everyone’s needs are met as best as possible. Of course, every child differs, and some present with more pronounced needs, requiring a higher response level."

The truth is she has never enjoyed school except for the days when they do art

"The loss of a family pet is significant for adults and children. For some, losing a pet who was loved and who provided love and companionship can be as deep as the loss of a person."

"Firstly, is there a reason your son is struggling to keep up with his schoolwork? Speak with his teachers to understand his apparent struggles in class."

"Before you rescue her from her feelings, acknowledge and validate how she is feeling because her feelings have context, and they matter."

"Co-parenting in a blended family way is not easy. It relies heavily on clear, respectful and open communication, which can be difficult to achieve if unhealed hurts are on either side."