Child behavior that becomes difficult or challenging needs to be addressed in a manner that keeps the parent mindful of what is occurring in the child's life. Was their a death, trauma, change or surprising event that took place? Was, or is their a family change due to a divorce, death or move? Is there any medical condition that is or has taken place with your child or someone close to the child? If your child has some pressing medical condition, see the child medical doctor and share your concerns. Inform your child’s school counselor with information regarding a death, divorce or trauma related incident. The school counselor may provide you with information, names and referral options for your child to see an outside school counselor or psychologist if necessary.
Meet with your child and set ground rules for his or her behavior. Be specific and put the plan in writing. Child psychology specialist agree that people, including children, behave in a manner that makes sense for them at the time. Stress, pressure, boredom or hurt feelings may bring about poor inappropriate behavior. Depending on your child's intellectual, emotional and social development, developing a parenting plan and discipline philosophy that you, the parent, can implement is important.
Set up a “talking” plan. This is a plan that defines how you and your child are going to behave while you are talking to each other. For example: 1) We will speak in our school or restaurant voice (no yelling), 2) We will listen and not speak while the other person is talking, 3) We will not use foul or inappropriate language such as…, 4) We will say how the situation makes us feel, 5) We will summarize what the other person is saying to make sure we understand what has been said, and 6) We will come up with some workable solutions.
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