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 […]
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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 […]
This is Why Becoming a Non-Conformist Will Make You a Happier and More Fulfilled Parent
Raising kids has always been hard work, and it has become harder still over the past few years. What others think of us matters, and their perceptions influence how we think, dress, react, and parent. Our social, cultural and historical contexts have a great impact on our behavior. When I was teaching third-year undergraduates, I’d […]
When the bully is a teacher: Practical tips to deal with emotional abuse in school
The effects of bullying on a child are no different when the bully is a teacher than when the bully is another child. A bullied child is a child slowly dying inside, and low self-esteem, panic attacks, anxiety, low grades and depression-related symptoms are all common among victims, irrespective of who does the bullying. Much […]
