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How "Two-Great Choices" Prevents Power Struggles
When power struggles prevail, children experience a lot of negativity and anger from their very frustrated parents which erodes the parent-child relationship and leads to more power struggles. The “Two Great Choices” approach turns power struggles into positive parenting moments. Here’s how…
Why Children Laugh, Evade, or Get Angry When Being Corrected (No, your child is not a sociopath)
Children laughing, refusing to make eye contact, running away, covering their ears, or getting hostile and angry when you are trying to talk to them about their unwanted or unacceptable behavior is a phenomenon that is understandably confusing and disturbing. This blog provides insight into why some kids have such fierce reactions to being given directions and how to teach them important lessons.
When Kids Act Mean: Why some kids have trouble being kind and what you can do
When children boss other kids around, say hurtful things, exclude peers, and act in other unkind ways, they are not acting mean on purpose. By and large, these kids are struggling with difficult feelings of insecurity/self-doubt and anxiety. Read on to learn about how to help your child manage their difficult and complex feelings to enable them to act towards others with kindness.
10 Traits of Highly Sensitive Children
This blog provides insight into 10 key traitsof HSCs that will help you make sense of their sometimes confusing and challenging behaviors. . .