Does your child refuse to take responsibility for everything? Or maybe your teen plays the victim card and is a pro at turning around an argument so you feel like you’re the one to blame. What you probably don’t realize is your child is using “thinking errors” to get his way—and to get out of [...]
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The Secret to Understanding Acting-Out Behavior: 5 Common Thinking Errors Kids Make
Friday, April 2nd, 2010Child Outbursts: Why Kids Blame, Make Excuses and Fight When You Challenge Their Behavior
Thursday, March 11th, 2010Arguing 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 [...]
Read MoreKids Who Ignore Consequences: 10 Ways to Make Them Stick
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010Does 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 [...]
No Means No: How to Teach Your Child That You Mean Business
Friday, February 19th, 2010I think a lot of parents feel it’s important to explain their reasoning to their children in an attempt to get them to understand. Realize that along the way, wanting your child to understand can easily shift into wanting their approval, or their acceptance of your reasons. When this happens, parents can get stuck in [...]
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