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Behavior log

A behavior log is a record of triggers, responses, consequences, and routines used to identify patterns in a child’s behavior.

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When problems are normal children

When problems are normal children

Normal does not mean easy Many childhood “problems” are normal because childhood itself is an active period of neurological, emotional, and social construction. A toddler who says “no” repeatedly is not simply being difficult; they are discovering agency before they have mature inhibition. A preschooler who melts down when a plan changes may not be […]

Child defies rules constantly

Child defies rules constantly

Understanding constant defiance without blame A child who defies rules constantly may argue, refuse directions, ignore limits, provoke conflict, blame others, or appear deliberately oppositional. For caregivers, this can be exhausting and emotionally painful. It is common to think, “They know the rule, so why do they keep doing it?” Yet knowing a rule and […]