Hello all – it’s thankful Tuesday! As odd as it sounds, I’m asking you to be thankful for misbehavior. Yes – really. When a child misbehaves, it is their attempt at testing boundaries OR they are trying to communicate something. Either way, it’s a developmental process that is necessary for learning and connecting. That doesn’t mean you treat the misbehavior as something cute, funny, or acceptable. But sometimes simply changing our mindset (i.e., being thankful) about what’s occurring can help us deal with the misbehavior in a more calm, positive way.
Check out my book, E.N.R.I.C.H. Your Relationship With Your Child for other great strategies.
“When dealing with misbehavior, keep in mind these behaviors occur for several reasons – because of your child’s natural developmental process, the environment, and current feelings and emotions.”
(E.N.R.I.C.H. p. 188)
