All children are subject to tantrums and some kids even become defiant. Find out about different tantrum triggers and the developmental nature of tantrums and defiance. This is the first of a two-part series.

Register for Part Two, a teleconference on August 23rd, at www.patricianananderson.com/learn/parents.  In Part Two, you'll learn strategies for dealing with tantrums, ways to head off tantrums and reduce their frequency, and how to minimize defiant behavior. Caller questions and an mp3 of the program are included as part of the Part Two teleconference.

The next podcast is one you're sure to want to download. It's Part One of a two-part series, Taming The Towering Inferno: Dealing with Tantrums and Defiance.

In the podcast (scheduled to appear Tuesday August 17), I'll talk about the causes of tantrums, both developmental and situational. This will give you the tools to solve the tantrum problem.

Part Two follows in the form of a live teleconference on August 23 at 7 pm Pacific time. Get the details of that and sign up at http://patricianananderson.com/learn/parents.

How important is music to your child's development? Is music really the key to academic success? Find some answers in this podcast by Dr. Patricia Nan Anderson.

Think your local public library is just for books? Not so, as you'll discover in this conversation with librarians from the Kitsap County (WA) public library system. Be inspired to visit your library today!

Do you wish your kids would be more responsible and more helpful? Do you sometimes feel like their servant – and want to find a way to assign chores that isn’t more trouble than it’s worth? Are you angry and worried about what seems to be “slacker” behavior, even in your younger children?

I’ve helped countless teachers and parents guide their kids to cheerful responsibility and now IT’S YOUR TURN. So register now for this ONE TIME call that’s happening Monday, July 26^th at 7pm Eastern, 4 pm Pacific. More information and registration HERE.

Do your kids do chores around the house? Should they? And is it worth all the trouble you'll need to go to to make your kids do their chores?

Find out in this conversation with Dr. Patricia Nan Anderson. In addition, a free download of chore ideas is available at http://patricianananderson.com/read .

Do you have a favorite child? Or maybe you were a favorite child of your parents.... How do you feel about all that?

On today's episode, we confront the taboo topic of having a favorite child. We'll talk about why this is, how we might feel about it, what we should do about it and what - if any - are the repercussions for our kids if we play favorites.

Many parents don't want anyone to know they have a favorite child. I won't tell anyone if you dare to listen to today's show!

Think along with Dr. Patricia Nan Anderson as she considers the pros and cons of introducing a pet into your household. Be reminded of factors you will want to take into account as you ponder the sort of pet to get, the value a pet might bring to your family, and ways to integrate a new baby into a home where a pet already holds the role of stand-in child.

Author Jonathan Bender talks about his new book, LEGO: A Love Story and delves into the power of creative play to shape children's lives on into the future. Find out more about Jonathan at www.brickbender.com.

How worried should you be about your kids' television viewing, video game play and all the other time spent staring at a screen? Can it all really rot his brain? Find out the truth about media use and kids from Dr. Patricia Nan Anderson.