In our work with ODD kids and their parents, we use something called fail-proof consequences. Fail-proof consequences are effective with oppositional defiant kids because full control over the consequence rests with you, the parent. Much of our work involves showing parents exactly how to create...
Parents and teachers can help early elementary age children learn to distinguish between odd and even numbers, using games, manipulatives and recitation. Kindergartners and first graders can learn even and odd numbers to 10 or 20, and second and third graders can learn to identify larger odd a...
Or, and this happens frequently, kids learn to get off the hook for a behavior problem by playing one parent off the other. Kids figure out very quickly that when their parents are fighting with each other, the focus is no longer on them. Kids also figure out that if they can get one...
. This includes helping the child recognize her own problem behaviors, look for the cues or signals that she is starting this unwanted behavior and take the time to stop it or turn it around. As the parent, you can set a goal for your child to look inside of herself and recognize these...
I’ve tried not to rely on my kids for my happiness and not be over protective. I think I’ve done ok. It has nothing to do with his fiancé, I like her. I think we’ve all(us 4) have depended on each other. My husband and don’t have big families. I only have 1 siblings...
The buck literally stops, and starts, with you Kids learn from the way their parents spend money, behave when making decisions around money, and even how they talk about it. The most important thing you can do as a parent is to be a good role model. The mistake you want to avoid is...
The Parent Television Council in Burbank for example explain in a 2020 report that 40.8% of “Teen” movies and TV series on Netflix were rated TV-MA, so they feature mature content including depiction of sexuality (PTC,2020). Analyses of broadcast media content indicate that 80% of all mo...
The first and foremost task of a parent is to make an easy start for the child’s math. A simple approach is to begin with the 2, 5, and 10 tables, as these are usually the easiest. Starting with these tables helps build confidence, as multiplying by two is quite straightforward. ...
Avoiding those mad dashes to catch the bus. Holding parent-teacher conferences at the dinner table — or the nearest mirror. Knowing exactly what your child is learning and when he is goofing off. Having free time for creative play, such as art and music appreciation, which have been cut ...
A student who has illegible or poor writing may experience physical pain when forced to write. They may hold the pen or pencil in an odd way,strugglewith aligning their wrist and body to the paper and appear distressed before, during and after the activity. Often taking notes and copying te...