By the first week of January, my house always looks like three different seasons collided: leftover Christmas, half-finished projects, and a pile of “I’ll deal with that later” by the back door.

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Most parents want their kids to be successful and happy. But these vague goals lead to daily battles. Needs-based parenting ...