Author Archives: Laya Frischer

To the editors: I am writing in reply to questions directed to me in the letter “Inquiring Moms Want to Know” (December 8). My criticism in the article “Tot Control” by Robert McClory (November 13) was not directed toward parents in their daily interactions with their children. It was directed toward a program, “Tuesday’s Child,” […]

To the editors: The article “Tot Control” [November 13] raises important issues. Children need structure and consistency to feel safe, cared for, and to learn self-control. For whatever reasons, if this fails both children and parents feel insecure and incompetent. The program described in “Tot Control” supports parents who find their children have difficulty learning […]