Time out gets a “bad rap” largely because it is misused for every form of disobedience under the sun. Here, time out is designed to be only one part of the process previously described in economics 101 and 201 and should not be “over-used.” Here’s the rule of thumb: If your child is throwing a temper-tantrum and needs to […]
How Can I Help My Child with Problem Behaviors?
Parents are encouraged to remember that most impulsive, over-active, and inattentive behaviors seen in children with attention problems are not intentional. They did not cause the chemical reaction in their brain that caused the behavior, but over time, they can learn to control it. With that in mind, it is important to assist children in managing the effects […]
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Help! His Hyperactivity Decreased But So Did His Self-Esteem
Parents often report that their child’s hyperactivity decreases during the teenage years. Unfortunately, they also report a decrease in self-esteem during this time due to the many years of struggling and the increased demands for strong executive skills their teen has not yet developed. Self-esteem includes all feelings and thoughts a child has about his or […]
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abcDE spells…
Once you have identified the ABCs of your child’s feelings, then you can teach him how to: DISPUTE Negative Beliefs And ENERGIZE Expectations! Disputing negative beliefs involves looking for false evidence that appears real. I suggest kids think about what they would do if someone else said something bad about them. Even kids with low self […]
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The ABCs of “Self-talk”
“Self-talk” is what a child or teen thinks to himself when he is faced with something difficult. A child with learning or attention problems often experiences negative self-talk about challenging tasks at school: “I’m stupid.” “I’m a bad kid because I do and say things without thinking.” “I’ll never get it!” The GOOD NEWS is […]
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