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The following article comes from the Child Mind Institute website. This site has numerous sources on issues parents face raising children with a variety of concerns. The site does an excellent job of providing factual information as well as interventions and ideas to try as parents.
Managing Problem Behavior at Home A guide to more confident, consistent and effective parenting One of the biggest challenges parents face is managing difficult or defiant behavior on the part of children. Whether they’re refusing to put on their shoes, or throwing full-blown tantrums, you can find yourself at a loss for an effective way to respond. For parents at their wits end, behavioral therapy techniques can provide a roadmap to calmer, more consistent ways to manage problem behaviors and offers a chance to help children develop the skills they need to regulate their own behaviors: ABC’s of behavior management To understand and respond effectively to problematic behavior, you have to think about what came before it, as well as what comes after it. There are three important aspects to any given behavior:
The first step in a good behavior management plan is to identify target behaviors. These behaviors should be specific (so everyone is clear on what is expected), observable, and measurable (so everyone can agree whether or not the behavior happened). An example of poorly defined behavior is “acting up,” or “being good.” A well-defined behavior would be running around the room (bad) or or starting homework on time (good). Antecedents, the good and the bad Antecedents come in many forms. Some prop up bad behavior, others are helpful tools that help parents manage potentially problematic behaviors before they begin and bolster good behavior. Antecedents to AVOID:
Here are some antecedents that can bolster good behavior:
Not all consequences are created equal. Some are an excellent way to create structure and help kids understand the difference between acceptable behaviors and unacceptable behaviors while others have the potential to do more harm than good. As a parent having a strong understanding of how to intelligently and consistently use consequences can make all the difference. Consequences to AVOID
Consequences that are more effective begin with generous attention to the behaviors you want to encourage.
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Michelle Stewart-Sandusky
I write articles based on my experience as a therapist or a training or conference attendee. Many of these articles are written by others who are experts in their field and I share their information as resources for others. Categories
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