81: Dealing with Concerning Behavior. With Kim Hopkins

Are you wanting a deeper understanding of your child’s concerning behavior and how to help them do better? Listen in to learn a profound process to get them there. It’s time to let go of antiquated forms of discipline such as restraining, secluding, or paddling children, and today my guest shares exactly what to do instead.  Click here for Show Notes and Additional Resources! What We Talked About: Helping children solve problems that might be causing challenging behavior Advocating for doing away with punitive methods of discipline such as restraining, seclusion, and paddling The 3 step process of Collaborative and Proactive Solutions developed by Dr. Greene A few of the skill deficits that our children need support developing Things to Remember: “When we view kids with an accurate compassionate lens, we are able to create interventions that actually work and work long-term.” “Children do well, if they can.” “Nothing good happens in the heat of the moment.” “Children are not lacking motivation, they already want to do well.” “Fantastic things happen when we work proactively with our children.” ― Kim Hopkins “Power causes conflict...collaboration brings people together.” “Behaviorally challenging kids are challenging because they’re lacking the skills to not be challenging.” ―  Ross W. Greene, Ph.D. “When we invite children to problem solve, we are teaching them a life skill and nurturing the perception that they are capable.” ― Jane Nelsen “Too often we give our children answers to remember rather than problems to solve.” ― Roger Lewin Click here for Show Notes and more Resources from Jeanne-Marie, Your Parenting Mentor