Archive for March, 2010

Child Outbursts: Why Kids Blame, Make Excuses and Fight When You Challenge Their Behavior

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

 Arguing with kids often seems like a losing battle—and it is. No matter what you say, your child has a smart comeback that pushes your buttons or leaves you speechless. And worst of all, when your child is angry, nothing is fair, and it’s never his fault. James Lehman explains how, in any argument, your [...]

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Kids Who Ignore Consequences: 10 Ways to Make Them Stick

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

Does your child ignore every consequence you give him? This week, James Lehman gives you 10 specific ways to make consequences work—even for the most resistant child.
 
When kids are faced with something unpleasant, they’ll often act like it doesn’t matter to them. When your child says, “I don’t care” or seems unaffected when you [...]

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