For kids, Saturday morning is sacred. You wake up maybe around 7:30 a.m. and you head downstairs in your pajamas. You find your favorite cereal, pour it in your special giant bowl and add the milk.

Ah, Valentine’s Day — a holiday filled with chocolates, flowers and the occasional last-minute gas station gift purchase.

When your child is fuming with frustration, lashing out, or on the verge of a meltdown, the last thing they need is a lecture ...