Why Kids Tell Lies
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Catching your child in a lie is frustrating,
painful and worrisome. What else does he lie about?
How can I trust him? James Lehman explains the
surprising reason why kids tell lies and a
better way for parents to deal with it. Click the play button |
Audio: Why Kids Tell Lies |
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Oppositional Defiant Disorder: The War at Home By James Lehman
Most parents lack the tools to deal with oppositional defiance.
So they generally respond to this behavior with a range of responses that includes
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negotiating, bargaining, giving in, threatening and screaming.
The problem is when you scream, argue or negotiate, you are giving your child’s defiance even more power.
by Elisabeth Wilkins
What I typically suggest to parents is that they don’t allow violent video games in their home.
If and when the issue comes up, that is actually a good opportunity to talk about their values,
how to resolve conflicts and disputes in a non-violent way, which are useful conversations to
have with kids. In any case it’s useful to convey your values to your children that violent
solutions are not appropriate. Non-violent solutions can almost always be found.”
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One-Minute Transformations
Each month in Empowering Parents, you'll receive a One-Minute Transformation: a technique you can use to transform your child's behavior that takes only a minute or less to apply.
This month:
Actions ARE Louder than Words
Ever feel like your child tunes out every word you say?
You may be surprised to know that he pays keen attention to your actions.
James Lehman explains why it’s important to “do…not say”
when you want to change a child’s behavior quickly.
Free Audio Lesson!
Click the play button to listen.
Ask the Expert
Last month we introduced a new interactive feature called Ask the Expert for Dr. Bob Meyer's article ADHD: Disorder or Difference . The response was good. We received scores of questions. Dr. Meyers has answered many of them and we have posted most of his answers to the site. Visit the article and take a look!
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