How to redirect behavior

As parents, we want to help our children learn how to make good choices, even when they are misbehaving. One way to teach your children the difference between positive and negative behavior is the discipline strategy called redirection. With redirection, you are helping your child focus on positive behaviors. Visit makingmotherhoodmatter.com or click the link to find three positive ways to redirect your misbehaving toddler.

After the beginning of the school year starting, are you noticing attention seeking behaviors in your special ed classroom? In this blog post, you can read my favorite strategies to use for attention seeking behaviors in children. The best place to start is by collecting data to see if the behavior is actually attention seeking. You can grab my data collecting sheets here to help. Then see my process of how I reduce the attention of the behavior, use a time out, and then replace the…

Enforcing logical consequences is a fabulous way for teachers to encourage good classroom behavior and parents to get kids to behave without yelling, and we're sharing 13 logical consequences that actually work!

Adopt the art of parenting without saying no. Find a positive approach to handling your children and using positive rather than negative language choices.

So your child won't stop hitting, huh? Sick of the aggressive behavior and not sure what discipline approach you should use? There's hope, Friend! Children are developmentally primed to struggle with emotional regulation and challenging behavior! Whether it's your toddler or your older child, learn the reasons behind aggression such as hitting & biting. Then how to best discipline in order to help them stop. Emotional regulation support works way better than punishment!

Implementing de-escalation strategies with students with extreme behavior episodes can be challenging- knowing how to effectively navigate these situations helps maintain a safe & supportive classroom. When students are emotionally heightened, it’s essential to use calming techniques, including keeping a calm & neutral voice, avoiding unreasonable directives, personal space, validating feelings, providing safe redirection, and maintaining a positive relationship.

Behaviors can be tough. But they don't have to be. Tips on how to deal with challenging behaviors in preschool from an experienced early childhood educator.

Is your child often in the spotlight for the wrong reasons? Learn what attention seeking behavior looks like and how to manage it effectively. Perfect for parents navigating challenges with kids who have ADHD, autism, or just spirited little personalities! Comment if you’ve noticed these behaviors in your kiddo! #AttentionSeeking #ParentingChallenges #BehaviorManagement

The perfect discipline phrase for a defiant child. A perfect phrase for how to respond to your children when they cross a line and need to obey you immediately. Learn more on how to achieve obedience.

Words matter, especially when communicating with children! A "when-then" statement helps us nudge our children toward appropriate behaviors. These statements clearly explains what we expect from our kids, as well as the the positive outcome that will happen as a result of their behavior!

"Self-stimulatory behavior, also known as stimming[1] and self-stimulation,[2] is the repetition of physical movements, sounds, or repetitive movement of objects......it is considered a way in which a person with autism and others calm and stimulate themselves"

Toddlers hitting is a common problem that all parents have had to deal with. Luckily, there are 3 steps you can take in order to stop this behavior and make sure your toddler never hits again! Check out these tips below for more information on how to stop toddlers who hit.

Bad behaviors in your toddlers will arise from time to time. These bad behaviors might look like excessive whining, throwing, kicking, hitting, or breaking a coveted family rule. Dr. Harvey Karp calls these unwanted behaviors yellow and red light behaviors. There is a time and place where we need to break out consequences and not allow the tantrum to ride its course. In this blog, I have 10 proven ways to discipline bad your toddler's bad behavior.

Handle toddler tantrums like a pro!! 😎 Struggling with your 3-year-old’s behavior? Keep reading for strategies to navigate those tough moments and set your child up for success. Discover practical tips that work for both neurotypical kids and those with ADHD or autism. Share this with a fellow parent who could use some support! #ToddlerBehavior #ParentingTips #ADHDTips

Trouble with your child's behavior and discipline? An If-Then Behavior Chart can help reform your approach OVERNIGHT!

It's not something I generally tell my friends, just that he's in school part time and doing other things.

For too long children's behaviors have been mislabeled. It is time that we learn how to reframe our view of children's negative behaviors.

Comment VIDEO if you want to learn how to unlock your child’s potential for positive behavior in 90 days or less! Children don’t misbehave for the sake...

An attention-seeking child can make parenting harder. To stop negative attention seeking behavior in children, follow these simple tips: