Violence is the extreme end of aggression. Remember that not all kids who are aggressive become violent. When children and teens use violence to get what they want—whether it’s punching a sibling in the stomach or punching a hole in the wall—it usually involves a scenario where they’re being told “no” to something they want [...]
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When Kids Get Violent: “There’s No Excuse for Abuse”
Saturday, August 22nd, 2009Sibling Rivalry: Good Kid vs. Bad Kid
Friday, August 21st, 2009Frequently, I receive calls on the Parental Support Line involving sibling rivalry conflicts. An important thing to remember is that sibling rivalry is a normal emotional state in children. Children compete with each other for their parent’s approval and affection. In fact, adult children still can feel competitive about their parents’ attention. One of our [...]
Read MoreHitting, Biting and Kicking: How to Stop Aggressive Behavior in Young Children
Thursday, August 20th, 2009“I’m not allowed to bring Ben to play group anymore,” said Sarah, whose son is now five years old. “The last time we went, he bit another boy who was playing with a truck Ben wanted. And the time before that, he hit a little girl across the face. I try to tell him ‘no’ [...]
Read MoreA Day in the Mind of Your Defiant Child
Monday, August 17th, 2009If you’re the parent of a defiant child, you’ve probably wondered what makes him so angry at life—and angry at you. With the school year approaching, are you gearing up for another difficult year with your child, just hoping that he’ll make it through—and that you’ll be able to manage without falling apart? Realize that [...]
Read MoreBeat the Back to School Power Struggle in 30 Days
Friday, August 14th, 2009I’ve worked with many parents and children caught up in power struggles in the home—they argued over bedtime, homework, curfew, video game time—you name it, they fought over it. And the more these parents fought with their children, the better at arguing and manipulating situations their children seemed to get. Mothers and fathers came to [...]
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