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Be a role model for your child. Behave as you expect your child to
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Be sure that you know what your children are doing and be sure
that your children know you are close by. You may be able to
prevent problematic behavior by simply getting physically close to
your child or by providing physical touch.
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Be sure to identify their needs and meet them. Are they hungry,
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This strategy also works well with conflict between two children. It
works well if you use it in conjunction with Sports-casting, " Bobby I
see that are grabbing the toy from Johnny, is there another way to
let him know you want to play with it?" This strategy encourages
children to think of solutions and to verbalize their needs. This is a
strategy that pre-schoolers and school age children will benefit
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"I" statements is a useful tool to use with children of all ages. When
you use "I" statements with your child you model for your child that
you have feelings and are able to express them. You also let your
child know how their behavior affects you without using blame.
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