Problem behavior isn’t just about your child’s violent and aggressive behavior that keeps you up at night. It is also the “harmless behaviors” that become a struggle, the things you have to keep repeating over and over again, day in, day out, with little success; little things like getting your son to brush his teeth […]
Mindful discipline
This is the first step toward the effective management of your child’s behavior
What parent doesn’t go through behavior issues at some point in his or her life? The truth is, sometimes it can feel like your kid is out to get you. Behavior issues are not necessarily behavioral disorders. They can be elements in your child’s behavior that wear you down. “Harmless” things you would like to […]
The only 10 things you need to know to reduce your child’s problem behavior
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 […]
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. […]