Behavior & Discipline
When your child has ADHD, standard discipline strategies don’t always work. To correct problem behaviors, learn about behavioral therapy, positive parenting, rewards and consequences, and more ideas to stop tantrums and outbursts.
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Oppositional Behavior
10 Rules for Dealing with an Explosive Child
When faced with defiant or violent behavior, most parents try "Plan A," where they impose their will...
Meltdowns & Anger
The Sad Truth About Tantrum Triggers
Your child's outbursts are not random. Her tantrums often follow on the heels of a mistake that...
Meltdowns & Anger
How to Survive the After-School Witching Hour
He's tired, grouchy, and hungry. His meds are wearing off and school just ended, so he's headed your...
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Free 2-Week Guide to Ending Defiant Behavior
Your child is openly, blatantly defiant, and your confrontations sometimes escalate to violence....
Rewards & Consequences
A Kinder “Time-Out” That Really Works
Traditional time-outs rely on the "crazy idea that to make children do better, we must first make...
Behavioral Therapy
How Does Behavior Therapy Work?
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that doctors prescribe behavior therapy before medicine...
Meltdowns & Anger
When “Keep Your Hands to Yourself” Doesn’t Work: Fixes for Hitting
Hitting can be a problem for any child — whether he has ADHD or not. Learn how keeping calm, sharing...
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Free Parent Resource: ADHD Discipline Strategies
Does your child melt down, act up, or outright refuse to comply? In this free download, parenting...
Teens with ADHD
Don't Freak Out! And 13 More Rules for Navigating Teen Behavior Challenges
Too strict. Or, too wishy-washy. Lecturing constantly. Or hardly communicating. Inconsistent...
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Your Autism-Friendly Behavior Intervention Plan
Autism can cause challenging behaviors in children, and parents need to implement consistent...
Behavior & Discipline
Stop Ignoring, Start Interrupting for Better Discipline
Guess what? The nagging and yelling isn't working. Learn how to keep words to a minimum, nix harsh...
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Free Parenting Resource: Manage Your Child’s Anger
Anger is natural, but if it isn't handled properly, it can get your child in a lot of trouble....
Guest Blogs
“Dear Special Needs Mama: You Are Not Alone”
If you hear only one thing, let it be this: Find your tribe and love...
Meltdowns & Anger
When She’s Too Angry to Speak
When anger floods in, it drowns out reason. Your child can't articulate his feelings, and so she...
Symptom Tests
[Self-Test] Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) in Children
Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is more than occasional aggressive or irritating behavior. It’s a...