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We all know what IQ stands for, but do you know what EQ stands for and why it can be important in your child’s educational development? […]
Jackie: I had the worst day EVER!! Mom thinks but does NOT say: Oh no. This sounds bad. Did she get in trouble with the teacher? […]
“You stink!” Carlos shouted. “I’m always stuck on his team,” Joseph grumbled. Patrick doesn’t know what to say when the boys are mean to him like […]
Step Five: Develop Conflict Resolution Skills Fighting with your child is easy; fighting fairly is not. One mistake we make as parents is to assume that […]
Step Four: Use “Time Out” to help your child regain control. Rosa and Javier make it very clear early on in their parenting work with me […]
Step Three: When you want to alter behavior, make your statements short, direct, and focused on behavior Your words are very important to your child. Even […]
Step Two: Let your child know your expectations of her in advance If your child is made aware of behavioral guidelines and expectations in advance of […]
Children want to do what is right. They want to please you. When expectations are laid out clearly in advance and are realistic, children typically meet […]