Why Kids Misbehave At School But Not At Home

by Shannon Wassenaar | Apr 16, 2024 | Preschooler, Big Kid

Reason 1: Environment & Temperament InfluenceReason 2: Authority Figure InfluenceReason 3: Peer Influence3 Ways to Encourage Consistent and Positive BehaviourConclusion At home, Mason was well-behaved. He listened to his parents, did his chores, and got along with...

How To Work With Teachers On School Behaviour Challenges

by Shannon Wassenaar | Apr 16, 2024 | Toddler, Big Kid, Preschooler

Why Your Child Is MisbehavingHow to Collaborate With Teachers and School StaffCelebrate Positive Progress and GrowthKeep This in Mind  Tom is an active third-grade student. His parents would describe him as a “busybody.” He’s always exploring the outdoors, playing...

How To Handle A Child’s Angry “No”: Understanding Counterwill

by Shannon Wassenaar | Apr 10, 2024 | Toddler, Big Kid, Preschooler

What Is Counterwill?How to Respond When Your Child Angrily Says NoHow to Avoid “No!” and Boost CooperationConclusion: Shift Your Approach “Why does my kid get so angry whenever I ask them to do something!”“Why won’t he just listen!” Does this sound familiar?  It...

Understanding and Managing Anger in Highly Sensitive Children

by Shannon Wassenaar | Apr 10, 2024 | Toddler, Big Kid, Preschooler

Why Highly Sensitive Kids Are More Likely to Get Angry and AggressiveAnswers to Common QuestionsConclusion: Understanding Leads to Compassion Lauren’s highly sensitive 7-year-old daughter Jade often behaved aggressively when she was angry. Jade was getting in trouble...

3 Reasons Your Angry Child Refuses To Talk (And How To Respond)

by Shannon Wassenaar | Apr 10, 2024 | Toddler, Big Kid, Preschooler

Why Angry Kids Won’t (and Can’t) Talk What to Do When Angry Kids Don’t Want to TalkHow to Promote Communication With KidsHow to Help Kids Release Anger Without TalkingConclusion: Create a Safe Space  There are days when I come home from school in a terrible...