Acting Up or Acting Out? Helping Kids Understand their Behavior.
You’d like to have a child who listens to what you say and acts appropriately. But sometimes they act out or melt down and you wonder if there’s something wrong with them or with you.
Challenging behavior is a part of child development but that doesn’t mean you are helpless. Whether you’re working with a 3-year-old or a 15-year-old, understanding why they act out and what kinds of rewards and consequences work can be helpful.