Dealing With Impulsivity, Inability to Focus, and On-the-Go Hyperness of a 6-Yr-Old
Dealing With Impulsivity, Inability to Focus, and On-the-Go Hyperness of a 6-Yr-Old Since you did not give me specific behaviors, I can only give you a general answer. I don’t know what your behavior is like, but as a therapist, I often found that when the parents calmed down so did the children. Parents with […]
Using Positive Discipline with Two Boys
Using Positive Discipline with Two Boys Question: I discovered your books about a year ago. I have been trying to implement the positive discipline methods. I love your belief that mistakes are opportunities to learn. I have two boys, about 20 months apart. Scott was three in August and Mark will be 19 months at […]
Prefers One Parent over Another
Prefers One Parent over Another Question: My almost 2-year-old son used to take a bath with my husband everyday after dinner. That used to be “their time”, and he was always happy to go with him. But a few days ago he started to refuse to go in the bathtub. As soon as I get […]
Laughter at Discipline
Laughter at Discipline Question: My husband and I bought your book “Positive Discipline A to Z” about two years ago and we have referred to it from time to time. It has helped here and there. However, there seems to be one thing I can’t find in the book. Our two younger children laugh when […]
Dealing With a Strong-Willed Child
Dealing With a Strong-Willed Child Question: I like your ideas. I use them at home most of the time. Can you give me some ideas for a very stubborn child. She is so intense in playing and singing and dancing that I can hardly get her to stop long enough to dress or eat or […]
Child Misses Her Father
Child Misses Her Father First, I want to say that I am a huge fan of your books and keep them at my bedside so I can refer to them often. Growing up with an abusive, alcoholic father, I was desperate to learn how to parent differently so that my daughter didn’t endure the same […]
Aggressive Toddler
Aggressive Toddler QUESTION: I have a very bright energetic 17 month old boy. I recently attended one of the Positive Parenting seminars and purchased The First Three Years book. I love this style of parenting and work hard to provide a positive environment for my child. But lately he has increased his level of aggression. What is particularly […]
Mouthy Preteen
Mouthy Preteen Question: Do you know what website I could go to or give me some information on how to control my daughter (mouth).She is very verbal when she gets upset. I am divorced, but have been remarried for 5 years, and she is Basically very rude to step father who is more than generous […]
Dealing With Impulsivity, Inability to Focus, and On-the-Go Hyperness of a 6-Yr-Old
Dealing With Impulsivity, Inability to Focus, and On-the-Go Hyperness of a 6-Yr-Old Since you did not give me specific behaviors, I can only give you a general answer. I don’t know what your behavior is like, but as a therapist, I often found that when the parents calmed down so did the children. Parents with […]
Adaptability and Mood Quality
Adaptability and Mood Quality Help I want her to be happy. Thanks. A.There are two factors to consider in the situation you describe.One factor is what your child does; the other factor is your response.First I will address what your child does.I’m sure you have heard it said many times that each child is unique.Obviously, […]
