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San Jose Behavior problems

Positive parenting: Is your child's challenging behavior a cry for attention?

As parents, we often assume that our child wants our attention when he is engaging in a challenging behavior such as crying, whining, or having a...
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Behavior Problems in the School District

All children misbehave from time to time. If a child is consistently misbehaving and having inappropriate behavior more than age-like peers, then a...
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Dealing with toddler frustrations: Part 6

This is final article in a series about how to use gentle discipline when dealing with misbehavior. Checklist Here is a summary checklist of the...
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Dealing with toddler frustrations: Part 5

This is the fifth article in a series about how to use gentle discipline when dealing with misbehavior. Always reflect on your choices as a parent...
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Dealing with toddler frustrations: Part 4

This is the fourth article in a series about how to use gentle discipline when dealing with misbehavior.Punishment vs. Logical Consequence...
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Dealing with toddler frustrations: Part 3

This is the third article in a series about how to use gentle discipline when dealing with misbehavior. Pick your battles: Establish three firm...
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Dealing with toddler frustrations: Part 2

This is the second article in a series about how to use gentle discipline when dealing with misbehavior.Are basic needs met? Maybe the behavior is...
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Dealing with toddler frustrations: Part 1

One of the hardest parts of being an attached parent is finding gentle, respectful ways of disciplining toddlers for inappropriate behavior. This...
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5 things to know about behavior

1. All behavior is a form of communication. Everybody communicates through behavior. An infant may cry when she is hungry or wet, just like an...
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Behavior therapy: It's ok to seek help.

Baffled by your child’s behavior? You are not alone. Many parents have asked themselves, “What did I do wrong?” or “When...
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