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Back-to-School Anxiety & Refusal? 5 Action Steps That Work #507
What do you say and do when a child struggles with anxiety, refuses to go to school, has separation anxiety, or makes defiant comments? Kirk gives parents (and teachers) 5 concrete, specific strategi…
Published on 1 month ago
School Struggles with Transitions, Impulse Control, Following Directions, Social Skills? #506
Your child IS going to struggle in school. How can you get teachers on board so they give your kids tools to succeed instead of punishing or calling you? Kirk gives you very powerful scripts and conc…
Published on 1 month ago
10 Quick Phrases That Instantly Calm Kids Who Are Angry, Defiant, Arguing & Bossy #505
Do you have a child who goes from 0 to 60 emotionally, lies when confronted with behavior, loves to argue like an attorney? What about a child who has shut down or feels misunderstood? How can you ge…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
The Root of Anger & Frustration: 8 Questions to Ask #504
Do you have a child who lashes out at you or siblings, who seems angry or frustrated? You can’t “consequence” that pain or frustration out of a kid. Is it coming from trauma, anger at a parent, lack …
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Battling Toddlers, Teens, & In-Between? 3 Quick Ways to Change Your Family Life ASAP #503
Ever find yourself in a stand-off with a strong-willed toddler and realize, "I'm fighting with a 5-year-old!?" Have you ever thought, "Why does my 10-year-old have to make everything so difficult and…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
7 Strategies to Stop Summer Sibling Squabbles #502
How can you get your provoking child to stop picking on others? How can you teach your compliant child to speak up and be confident? How can you use sibling fights as a critical opportunity to teach …
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
12 Social Skills Ideas For Kids Who Miss Social Cues, Become Possessive or Boss Friends, Etc. #501
Do you have kids who struggle to connect with kids their own age, miss social cues or act silly to get attention? Who dominate conversations, get bossy during play dates or with siblings, become poss…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Controversial Q&A: ODD, Tween Won’t Listen, Gut Issues, Blending Families, Hoarding, Homeschooling & More #500
What should I do when my son wants to do anything BUT his work? How can I get my anxious child to the doctor’s office? What do you think of the ODD diagnosis? What do we do if our kids are starting t…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Guilt-Free Discipline, Teaching Compliant Kids to Speak Up, Sibling Fairness #499
Do you ever fear you are raising an entitled child? How can you help the compliant child speak up? How can you use a tough approach without feeling guilty? How can you get kids to listen without reso…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Demanding Kids Who Argue When Told No: 3 Strategies That Work #498
Do you have a child who walks into a room with a single-minded focus declaring they're going to do something…without even asking your permission? Do you have a child who just HAS TO complete this pro…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago