Olivia won’t do as she’s told. She will do anything to have her way – bite, hit, throw things, pull hair, kick, scratch, throw a mighty tantrum. She challenges every word and is generally defiant in her behavior. Mia is rude, disrespectful and talks back all the time. Noah’s teacher keeps asking to see you […]
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How to use negotiation to reduce conflict and power struggles with your kid
Conflict and power struggles are a common occurrence in the childhood years. Evidence suggests that negotiation can be an effective conflict management tool and can help create “common positions” enabling all parties involved to feel heard. Negotiation can help create and maintain a positive relationship with your child. The available research suggests that when you […]
Science says this one thing can completely change how you view your kid’s behavior
“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never break me” is a phrase that was first used in 1872. It was meant to teach kids that name-calling was harmless. It was one of the greatest lies ever told to kids. Words hurt. And the words we repeatedly hear can become self-fulfilling prophecies. […]
8 surprising things that influence your kid’s behavior, according to science
This post may contain affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read the full disclosure. The shift from the sweetest child to the most defiant one is often subtle. Once the gentlest soul, your child can change into a little terror and become aggressive, rarely eat, have repeated meltdowns both at home and in public, rarely listen, […]
3 Things That Will Change Your Approach to Your Kid’s Misbehavior
The one thing we now know about behavior is that your kid will act better if he or she feels better. It has been proven beyond doubt that kids thrive when they are raised in receptive environments in which parents have reasonable and clear expectations. We also know that emotions drive behavior, and that makes […]