They defy us and fight us and know that we hate almost everything about what they’re doing — and are totally fine with it.

We love and provide for our kids, but we don't have time for gentle encouragement or teachable moments.

Having the world explained by a child is more frustrating than any other conversational experience I've ever had.

A 3-year-old has thousands of ways to tell you to suck it. I learned the hard way that patience is the only thing that will get you through.