My toddler throws epic tantrums in public and I never know if I should ignore it like the books say or firmly intervene because people are staring and judging.
More people experience this than they realize.
External judgment complicates a parent's ability to respond consistently to challenging behavior during crucial developmental learning moments.
“Where Are You with Authoritative vs. authoritarian parenting?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.