In our house, bath time was always a bit like Vietnam; we never knew what we were going to get, and chances are we were in over our heads. You either get a battle for the ages getting them in or out ...

When my sons are feeling cranky, I have a list of go-tos that I stick to. I start with a protein-filled snack, and if that doesn't work, I give them a bath. Then, if they're still grumpy, I take them ...