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Responding to Challenging Behavior
September 5, 2012
Progress always involves risk; you can't steal second base and keep your foot on first.
-Frederick Wilcox
-Frederick Wilcox
- If children begin losing control or become overwhelmed, provide more structure. This can be achieved by offering fewer choices and providing more specific directions to follow...
- Include movement activities whenever possible. Make sure movement opportunities are scheduled throughout the day...
- Choose your battles wisely. Avoid power struggles. When disciplining, use clear direction and enforce limits with reasonable, related, and respectful consequences. Avoid overreacting, raising your voice, and issuing ultimatums. Deal with behavior problems calmly and matter of factly. This will help the child gain control and trust in your support and guidance...
- When YOU become overwhelmed and drained, seek the counsel of a supportive friend or co-worker. Find someone you trust who will just listen and can give you the release you need to face the next day with an optimistic attitude.
Resources on Challenging Behavior
Exchange has a wide variety of resources on responding to challenging behavior. Here are some examples...- When Children are Difficult
- Perspectives on Discipline
- Positive Behavior Strategies
- Facing the Challenge DVDs
- Practical Solutions to Practically Every Problem
- Dealing With Difficult People
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Comments (2)
Displaying All 2 CommentsPentecost Methodist Church Kindergarten
Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
I was looking for articles to recommend to the parents in my preschool who were encountering difficulties coping with their children challenge behaviors.
Thank you and keep up the good work!
Lovinghands4kids
Somerset, New jersey, United States
I really enjoy reading these article .they are. Dry helpful and I Share them with friends and family .
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