Latest from Meghan Leahy

Tween doesn’t like how she looks. How can I help?

Meghan Leahy, a parenting coach, author, mother of three, takes your questions about the all encompassing job we call parenting.

July 12, 2023

Meghan Leahy: Daughter has ADHD, and I feel like I’m failing her

Teen girl with ADHD won't get out of bed, stares at her phone and her parent is not sure how to help

July 12, 2023

Meghan Leahy: 12-year-old gets frustrated when things don’t go his way

I had a really dysfunctional childhood so it is hard for me to compare, but, as a kid, I never expected that things would always go my way. Perspective, please?

July 5, 2023

A 7-year-old was mean to classmates. Why aren’t lessons about kindness sinking in?

Meghan Leahy, a parenting coach, author, mother of three, takes your questions about the all encompassing job we call parenting.

June 28, 2023

Our 6-year-old is too snarky. But so are her parents.

A kindergartener's snark has gone too far. The answer isn't just discipline for the child — but for the parents who have their own sarcasm problem.

June 28, 2023

Parents have different approaches to gift-giving for their children

I would like to occasionally get new toys and clothes for my girls without fanfare. My husband wants to wait until there’s a holiday and make it a celebration.

June 21, 2023

Meghan Leahy: A teen daughter and mom’s fiance do not get along. At all.

Meghan Leahy, a parenting coach, author, mother of three, takes your questions about the all encompassing job we call parenting.

June 14, 2023

Is their young daughter too interested in being ‘beautiful’?

She's very into makeup, hair, dresses, jewelry. But her parent wants her to care more about being beautiful on the inside.

June 14, 2023

An 8-year-old’s temper is so bad, he had to withdraw from his school

When he gets angry, he can't control it, and it's always directed at adults.

June 7, 2023

Meghan Leahy: He hits, spits, then laughs about it

Meghan Leahy, a parenting coach, author, mother of three, takes your questions about the all encompassing job we call parenting.

May 31, 2023