Do you walk on eggshells around your child, afraid of doing anything to set him off? Do you appease him when you notice he’s winding up to throw a tantrum? In part one of a two-part series, James Lehman, MSW explains how fear of acting-out behavior sets up a dangerous pattern for your child—and the [...]
Read MoreArchive for September, 2009
Are You Afraid of Your Acting-Out Child? Part I: Why Giving in is a Dead End
Sunday, September 20th, 2009Young Kids Acting Out in School: The Top 3 Issues Parents Worry about Most
Saturday, September 19th, 2009If you’re the parent of a young child who acts out at school, you’ve probably asked yourself, “If my child is out of control now, how will I be able to deal with him when he’s ten—or a teenager?” Once a toddler or kindergartner becomes known as a child who “plays too rough” or “always [...]
Read MoreThe Do’s and Don’ts of Divorce for Parents
Friday, September 18th, 2009Divorce is a very complex occurrence that takes place within the family. This article will not attempt to cover all of the many nuances and intricacies involved in dealing with children who are experiencing a divorce. There are therapists who deal specifically with divorces as well as many books written on the effects of divorce [...]
Read MoreDoes Your Child Say This? “It’s Your Fault!”
Thursday, September 17th, 2009It’s no mystery: children who say “It’s your fault” to their parents when confronted with a task they haven’t completed are trying to avoid taking responsibility for something.
Here’s the important thing to remember: don’t talk “fault”—talk “responsibility.” Often kids will try to lay blame when a responsibility has not been met. So respond with, “It’s [...]
Emotional Blackmail: Is Your Child’s Behavior Holding You Hostage?
Wednesday, September 16th, 2009When your child acts out in public to get their way, you CAN get control back. Here, James Lehman, MSW lays out some step-by-step techniques for you to use next time you hit the mall or grocery store.
I’ve worked with many parents over the years who routinely gave in when their children acted out. One [...]
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