From the category archives:

Structure and Containment

8 Critical Tips for Dealing with Splitting by Your Challenging Child

June 1, 2010

One of the more serious difficulties faced by parents of Challenging Children is triangulation or splitting. Simply stated this is when sweetums sets one parent against the other. Of course this is something that can happen in any family. You know the drill. “Mom, can I get an ice cream cone?” Mom: “No.” Later to [...]

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10 Powerful Ways to Defy Defiance

February 24, 2010

Defiance is a major issue for children suffering from Reactive Attachment Disorder. We all have the privilege of dealing with defiance and often are frustrated about what to do. Here are 10 ten actions you can try. Loving eyes – Always always always loving eyes. Calm assertive voice – Keeping your voice calm and assertive [...]

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Love Is Not Enough

December 10, 2009

Have you heard this one? “If you only loved your child more, I’m sure she would be fine.” And I’ll bet that the next time you hear that, you’ll feel like screaming or if you’re in a particularly feisty mood you’ll feel like strangling the person who said it. You already love your child. You [...]

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