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Parenting is a tough job. Nobody is prepared for the constant pushback, the whinning, the tantrums, the emotional meltdowns, the begging, negotiation, disappointment, embarassment or threats which children dish out every day. Sometimes a parent can feel like she is on the loosing end of the line; without any control, only to be facing a controlling, out-of-control child. Rather than push back, punish, negotiate, yell, or spin out of control in anger, take a breath, and think about the 3 “wh” questions: Why you wanted to have a child, what you love about him, and who you want him to grow up to be. Then, parent with a purpose. Teach with patience, provide clear expectations, praise or recognize each and every positive behavior, and provide natural consequences which teach, rather than punish. There is a simple way, every day to build a loving relationship with your child, while teaching him to improve his behavior in every area. Read my syndicated article,”Parenting is the most important job ever“, which is filled with a tip of the day, for months on end. Try one new positive approach each day, and become an empowered parent. The tips are easy, and the results are amazing!
Diana Boggia has a masters degree in education with licensure in preschool, elementary and special education. She taught children with multiple disabilities for 15 years and has been working with parents (families) with behavioral concerns for more than 23 years. She develops individualized strategies to build self esteem and diminish negative, attention-seeking behaviors for each child to be successful in achieving remarkable results. Throughout her work with parents Diana has developed a program that includes hands-on materials encompassing limit-setting, developing structure with schedules, teaching time management, increasing listening skills and parenting with incentives, rather than threats. These successful strategies have changed the dynamics of many families who were struggling with their child’s behaviors.
