Children are born negotiators. They learn early on that with a little persistence (and pestering) they can eventually wear down their parent’s resolve. “Pester Power” is the power children have to repeatedly make requests until their parents give them what they want. Whether it’s cake for breakfast or wanting to go to a friend’s house, […]
Turn Pester Power into Parent Power
Turn Pester Power into Parent Power: How to stop your kids from pestering you to buy things. Can I have it? Can I have it? Can I? Can I? PLEASSSEEEEEEE!!!! This could be your child talking about a box of sugary cereal, a cartoon-themed toothbrush, a new app, or just about anything. Advertisers, doctors, and […]