Lesson Tag: misbehavior

Are you raising your voice too often and wishing for more patience?  

Are you concerned that you are too strict or too easy?  

Do you sometimes think there must be a better way?  

You are not alone.  

During this workshop, you will discover myths that keep parents repeating ineffective discipline techniques that can actually increase misbehavior. You will learn evidence-based, straightforward strategies that increase and sustain child compliance, support child self-worth and strengthen your parent-child relationship.  

Join us for this interactive, engaging workshop to gain the simple, practical tools you need to raise the children you really want - cooperative, confident and connected positively with family and friends.

Teenagers are wired to push boundaries, but you don’t have to live in constant conflict. Learn how to set firm but fair expectations while keeping communication open so your teen actually listens.

Do you find yourself raising your voice more than you’d like? Are you unsure if you’re being too strict or too lenient? Parenting doesn’t have to feel like a constant battle. This class will introduce you to positive discipline strategies that encourage cooperation, strengthen your relationship with your child, and create a more peaceful home environment. Learn how to set clear, respectful boundaries while helping your child feel valued and understood.

Anxiety can affect both kids and parents, but there are ways to manage it. This class provides practical tools to help your child feel more secure while also giving you strategies to reduce your own parenting worries.

Parents often think that if you figure out what punishment will make your child miserable enough, they will then cooperate. You may be surprised to learn that research has shown that this is a myth. You can sometimes scare or threaten your child into following directions but you will not get improved behavior in the long run. This class will help you recognize the difference between discipline and punishment. You will also gain 5 practical strategies to teach discipline to your tween or teen. 

Parents of children with ADHD consistently report high levels of stress and frustration. This class will help you manage your own stress and increase your child's cooperation.

Parents often think that if you figure out what punishment will make your child miserable enough, they will then cooperate. You may be surprised to learn that research has shown that this is a myth.

You can sometimes scare or threaten your child into following directions but you will not get improved behavior in the long run.

Some children display behaviors that challenge and sometimes defeat parents and other caregivers. Your child may often refuse to follow directions or scream, swear, hit and even throw objects. This class will help you recognize why children may behave this way and why punishment isn't helping and may actually do harm

Tantrums happen a lot when children are young and we’d all like to know what we can do to help.