Unfortunately No One Has Ever Been Punished Into Learning a New Skill
Is havoc happening at home? Are you at a loss when it comes to your neurodivergent kid’s intense behaviors?
We can’t let our kids get away with it… or CAN we?
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Sure, behavior is communication, but if your kid is saying something inappropriate, or acting rude, something must be done, right? We can’t just let them get away with bad behavior, can we?
What if they throw food in disgust? What if they scream “Get out of my room! I hate you!” What if they hit or kick? What if they lie to you? What if they simply refuse to put on their coat?
What do we DO about it?
For me, this is the hardest, most uncomfortable time to be a mindful parent, because I really itch to reach for the simplicity of consequences.
“How will my kid learn if I don’…
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