Posts Tagged ‘child is acting out’

“I Love My Child…But Sometimes I Can’t Stand Him!”

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

You’d do anything for your child, but you feel guilty about admitting the truth, even to yourself—sometimes you don’t like him very much. It’s a secret that many parents of acting-out kids share, but rarely confess to anyone. James Lehman explains how dealing with a difficult child can take its toll on the parent-child relationship, [...]

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Are You Embarrassed by Your Child’s Behavior? 5 Ways to Cope

Tuesday, May 5th, 2009

When you have a child who acts out, throws tantrums or is disrespectful, their embarrassing behavior can make you want to curl up into a little ball and hide. Here, James Lehman, MSW gives you some tips on how to cope—and how to teach your child the skills he needs.
Many parents struggle with embarrassment when [...]

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