by Smarter Parenting | Jun 26, 2019 | Blogs, Parenting Skills>Correcting Behaviors, Parenting Skills>Effective Negative Consequences
The terms consequence and punishment are often used interchangeably when talking about discipline. There is a difference between consequences and punishments. Punishment is a behavior that inflicts emotional or physical pain on a child. It is used as a means to get...
by Smarter Parenting | Jun 17, 2019 | Blogs, Featured Posts>Following Instructions, Posts, Parenting Skills>Following Instructions, Specific Diagnosis>ADHD
Teaching following directions for ADHD kids is one of the most basic skills to parents need to teach. Mastering it is necessary and life-changing. Children are required to follow instructions with authority figures in all types of environments. Such as at school, in...
by Smarter Parenting | Jun 14, 2019 | Blogs, Specific Diagnosis>ADHD
There are many possible responses for what to do when ADHD kids become violent. Out of those responses, which approach works and will ultimately reduce a child’s violent tendencies overall? Some responses enable the inappropriate behavior or escalate the situation...
by Smarter Parenting | Jun 13, 2019 | Blogs, Specific Diagnosis>ADHD
A child who has ADHD thinks and behaves differently. Because of this, changing ADHD expectations for your unique child will provide more peace and success overall. As a parent you can get stuck in wanting your child to be “like everybody else.” That thinking will hurt...