This might be up for debate but I don't think your child should necessarily listen to you immediately when you ask them to do something.
Let's unpack this...
Should your child listen to you immediately?
ST🚫P the Whining!
"heads up"- get your child to listen to you.
My most used strategy lately has been the "heads up" strategy. This is my 'go-to' when I need my kids to listen to me and transition away from something that they really really enjoy (cue a really deep breath).
Let's talk MORNING ROUTINE!
A successful morning routine involves a little planning and a lot of patience. Whether you are an early-to-rise person or NOT you can be quite successful with a bit of strategy.
No punishment here.
Punishment is flawed. It has harmful short-term and long-term effects. It can back fire in the long run and create a lot of problems down the road. Don't do it! It's not worth it.
Avoiding Discouragement
A misbehaving child is often a discouraged child. Discouraged children love a good power struggle. Here are 6 powerful ways to avoid discouraging your child. Let's avoid those yucky power struggles!
A Meaningful Mess
The Kindergarten --> Grade 1 Transition
The Kindergarten --> Grade 1 transition is a BIG deal. There are 5 important factors that MUST be considered to ensure a seamless transition for your students. Make sure you are ready as your students step into the big leagues. Happy planning!
Tantrum 101
What's the best way to deal with a tantrum? Do you console your child? Ignore that it's even happening? Here is some important information that will guide you in your approach.