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At ScreamFree, we're always hearing about parents struggling with raising their kids, because, frankly, parenting is hard work. No one is immune to the tantrums of a two-year-old or the stubborn nature of a school aged-child. Yep, that’s right. It’s not only us “regular Joe’s” who struggle with keeping our cool. Recently, David Letterman was a guest on Oprah, and he was lamenting about his own struggle with his four-year-old keeping his bike inside the house.

We know that ScreamFree Parenting can help you create the types of relationships you've always craved, but the first step is realizing that you (like the rest of us) might need some help. So, we're sending out a ScreamFree message to Dave Letterman in the form of his characteristic "Top Ten List" to see where he stands on the screaming spectrum. Where do you stand?

So here goes: Top Ten Clues It's Time to Become a ScreamFree Parent

10. Your kids have DFACS on their speed dial

9. The first day of school is their favorite holiday

8. They want to sleepover at their friend's house…forever

7. They actually want to go to the library to study

6. Their iPod headphones never come out, even in the shower

5. They get "Straight A's" from the school counselor

4. They save their own allowance for boarding school

3. They go to loud rock concerts just so they can get some peace and quiet

2. They always volunteer to help you find a babysitter

And the Number One Clue That It's Time to Become a ScreamFree Parent:

1. You catch your kids pasting pictures of themselves on the sides of milk cartons

Good luck Mr. Letterman. We assure you, it's not going to get any easier, but if you keep your sense of humor about all the trials that parenting brings your way, you'll have the best chance at having a great relationship with your kids.

Stay Cool,

The ScreamFree Team

P.S. Does anyone know David Letterman? Let's get Hal on his show, and let him explain how to stay ScreamFree to Dave and all the Late Night Viewers (especially the ones who are trying to get the kids to go to bed so they can even watch Late Night :)