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Nothing Comes from Nothing: Looking Beyond a Child’s Surface Behavior

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14 years
by in anger, Being a Mom, building self-esteem in girls, Life Space Crisis Intervention, Parenting

I am spending my week with 150+ Trainers from the Life Space Crisis Intervention Institute, for our organization’s Trainer re-Certification Conference.  You can not find a more dedicated group of educators, social workers, counselors, or mental health professionals anywhere.  What an honor to be spending my days this way.

To celebrate, I am posting an article I recently wrote about using LSCI principles in parenting:

This morning, my 7-year old daughter was playing a game on one of her favorite child-friendly websites, when all of a sudden, the computer froze up. She tried practicing patience, assuming the squirrels who power our older machine were running slowly. She attempted a re-start—Mama’s trick for fixing any piece of technology. She even walked away for a bit, in an effort to soothe her frustrated nerves. Nonetheless, when I came downstairs, fresh from a shower and ready to start a great family weekend, her answer to my question of, “What would you like for breakfast, sweetpea?” was an angry “Nothing. I’m not eating. I don’t like anything we have here! Why can’t you ever buy waffles?” (more…)

Don’t Just Stand There; Do Something

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14 years
by in anger, Being a Mom, building self-esteem in girls, Parenting

I love it when I stumble upon the right article at the right time!  I hope I can afford you the same great sanity-restoring experience.

Check out this great article from Daughters.com.  The author provides helpful insight into why our kids sometimes act so maturely one day only to follow up with childlike meltdowns the next.  Better yet, she gives practical advice on what we can do to keep our own heads from spinning in the process!

http://www.daughters.com/article/?id=70&page=1

Life Space Crisis Intervention Training is Now Available ONLINE

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15 years
by in Life Space Crisis Intervention

Life Space Crisis Intervention (LSCI) is an advanced, interactive therapeutic strategy for turning crisis situations into learning opportunities for children and youth with chronic patterns of self-defeating behaviors. LSCI views stressful incidents as opportunities for learning, growth, insight, and change. (more…)

Win a copy of How To Be Angry!

9
15 years
by in anger, assertiveness, Being a Mom, building self-esteem in girls, Parenting

Click below to visit ParentCentral.net and register to win a free copy of my book, How to Be Angry: An Assertive Anger Expression Group Guide for Kids & Teens.

How To Be Angry on ParentCentral

“Doing Nothing…Does Nothing:” One Principal’s “Do Something” Strategy for Coping with Bullying in School

2
15 years
by in building self-esteem in girls, bullying, Parenting

I love the non-traditional approach this Nevada Principal took to dealing with bullies and bullying at his school.  Sometimes “Doing the Right Thing” begins by just doing something…

 

http://newrochelle.patch.com/articles/taking-action-to-stop-bullying

 

 

Backhanded Compliments and Sugarcoated Hostility: How to Recognize the 10 Common Passive Aggressive Phrases

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15 years
by in anger, angry smile, assertiveness, family members, husbands, husbands and wives, intentional inefficiency, kids, Levels of passive aggression, marital conflict, Parenting, passive aggression, passive aggression in families, passive aggression in relationships

Is there someone in your life who consistently makes you feel like you are on an emotional roller coaster? Do you know a person who is friendly one day but sulks and withdraws the next? Does a family member or friend consistently procrastinate, postpone, stall, and shut down any emotionally-laden conversations? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, chances are you may be interacting with a passive aggressive person. (more…)

Parenting Words of Wisdom

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15 years
by in Being a Mom, Parenting

“May I Please?” and “No Can Do:” Guidelines for Kids on Making and Refusing Requests Assertively

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15 years
by in assertiveness, Being a Mom, building self-esteem in girls, kids, Parenting

Do you know a child who is a little on the timid side when it comes to asking for what he needs? Does the word “pushover” come to mind when you think of how he is treated by his friends? While most kids are unreservedly bold in making and refusing requests from parents and siblings, it is quite common for youth to have difficulty asserting themselves with non-family members. Adults can help kids develop skills to assert important needs and refuse unreasonable requests by teaching fundamental assertiveness skills. (more…)

5 Strategies for Parents Coping with a Daughter’s Passive Aggressive Behavior

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15 years
by in angry smile, assertiveness, Being a Mom, Parenting, passive aggression, passive aggression by children, passive aggression in families, passive aggression in girls, passive aggressive, passive aggressive behavior in families, passive aggressive behavior in relationships

Please check out my article, featured on Daughters.com.  The post offers insight into the intentionally maddening world of passive aggressive behavior and tips for how parents can cope with–and effectively change–this pattern of behavior.

 

 

What’s in a Friend? A Brainstorming Exercise for Kids

505
15 years
by in anger, assertiveness, Being a Mom, building self-esteem in girls, bullying, friends, kids, Parenting

One of the most important things in the world for a child is to have friends. In childhood, friends are a source of fun, learning, and support. Some friendships, however, can be dangerous and destructive. Does your child know how to tell the difference between a friend and a “frenemy?” (more…)

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