TJ was so angry that he stomped his feet, formed a fist and growled at his mom like a wild animal does when it’s ready to attack an intruder. He then says in a threatening voice, “You can’t make me do it and I refuse to.” His mom was not shocked by his response. Because...
It is common for kids and adults alike to struggle with how to respond when they are angry or overwhelmed, but aggression and intimidation is never the answer. Here at Empowering Parents we believe, as James Lehman said, “There is no excuse for abuse.” Children become aggressive for many ...
Ina postwritten by Dr. Venters,“It is noted that the most compliant child[like I was]will only follow directions 75% of the time. And an aggressive researcher[like my child is]will rarely follow directions without researching other options first.” When I stop and remember my own experienc...
a 4-year-old can’t always make decisions for themselves, but sometimes parents can allow the child choices to help them learn to think critically and feel they have more control.
You might get angry if your child continuously shows bad behavior. In that situation make yourself calm and composed. You shouldn’t yell at your kids. As they are kids they will show their childish behavior. If you scold them or get angry with their activities it will have negative impacts...
I was resentful about this. And angry. Our relationship felt lopsided and unfair, and the worst thing was that Jason couldn’t understand why I would be feeling unhappy. So much of our lives is invisible to us, because we create habits around our patterns. Then we behave instinctively arou...
It allows us tocreate boundaries with our childrenbecause we can handle them being angry with us at times. It allows us tolet them become independentbecause we don’t need them to need us. There are many more benefits, but these two alone are crucial to the health of your marriage. ...
Do you sense that your child is angry, sad, or just somewhat withdrawn? It might be time to take him/her on a walk to enjoy the sights and smells of nature. It can be as purposeful as a hike or camping trip or as simple as a stroll to the park. Either way, it is sure to he...
What is right for one family, one child or one parent may not necessarily work for another and that is okay. We are all dealt different circumstances that alter our wants and needs in this life. Everything little thing can add up in a big impactful way. If you ask me my opinion or ...
If there’s no relation, I promise you, they’ll be useless in the long run. They’ll only make your child angryat youand won’t prompt them to learn from their mistakes. Of course, determining aLogical Consequenceis much easier said than done. . . ...