Sarah stood frozen in the supermarket aisle. Her four-year-old son had thrown himself onto the floor, screaming because she had said no to another packet of sweets. Shoppers glanced over with sympathetic smiles, raised eyebrows, or quiet judgment. “Why is he behaving like this?” she wondered. “I’ve told him so many times. He’s just being difficult.”Continue reading “Looking Beyond Behavior to Understand Your Child’s Heart”
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Why Does My Child Behave This Way?
“Why won’t my child just listen?” If you’re a parent, you’ve probably asked this question more than once. Perhaps your child melts down over something that seems small. Maybe they argue, refuse to cooperate, fight with their siblings, or suddenly shut down without telling you why. You may have tried reasoning, rewards, discipline, or evenContinue reading “Why Does My Child Behave This Way?”