Is my kid spoiled or just acting their age?

No one goes into parenthood planning to raise a spoiled kid, but we also have no idea what kind of parents we’ll be until it happens.

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If you’re wondering if your kid is spoiled — or if you want to know if it’s just (fingers crossed) a phase — two reporters on our team wrote really excellent, helpful articles about signs to watch out for, and what to do if your kid has jumped the shark into full-blown terror.

First up: Is My Child Spoiled Or Just Acting Their Age?

And: 7 Signs You’ve Raised A Spoiled Brat (And What To Do About It)

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Good luck out there!

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Holiday card fails rule!

For when your kid is keeping you awake...

The holidays can be wonderful, but they can also be incredibly stressful, especially when it comes to gifts. If you feel the stress of the season, reporter Caroline Bologna wrote two articles last week that you might find helpful: How To Politely Ask Relatives Not To Spoil Your Kids Over The Holidays and 10 Holiday Gift-Giving Rules Families Swear By. Hopefully they’ll help you set the tone for the season.