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Conquering Problem Behaviors: Parenting Strategies for Hitting, Biting, Rudeness, and More

This workshop turns “a-ha” moments into actionable strategies that build life-long skills. Binge watch or go at your own pace, even a few minutes will make an impact in your home.

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Key Foundational Strategy: Most Generous Interpretation

Key Strategy for Rudeness: Don’t Take the Bait

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When Your Child is Rude in Public

Scripts to Respond to Rudeness in the Moment

Follow this learning pathway to learn exactly what to do and say when your child displays rude behaviors

1. Handling Rudeness in The Moment

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Let’s Consider: Why Are We Rude to Others?

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With Rudeness, Connect Outside the Moment

Scripts to Reduce Rudeness through Connection

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How to Reduce Rudeness Through Play

Follow this learning pathway to understand what underlies rudeness and what you can do reduce it in your home

2. How to Reduce Rude Behaviors

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The Most Recommended Parenting Strategy: Special Time

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Stop Tantrums Before They Start: Emotional Vaccination

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What to Do When Your Child Expresses Preference for One Parent

Responding to “Then I Won’t Love You Anymore” Threats

Mantras to Ground Yourself When Things Feel Hard

Follow this learning pathway for steps you can take when your child expresses preference for one parent

3. How to Manage Parental Preference

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Let’s Talk Defiance

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My Child Says “NO” to My Request

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When A Question is Really a Plea to Be Seen

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How to Respond to “I Hate You!”

Follow this learning pathway to learn exactly how to respond to your child’s defiant behavior

4. Handling Defiance

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The Principle of Good Inside

Scripts To Help Your Kid Feel Good Inside

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Behavior as a Window into Your Child’s Experience

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Did I Ever Tell You About The Time…

Follow this learning pathway for strategies you can use to help your child when they are struggling

5. How to Respond and Improve All “Bad” Behaviors

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When Your Child Won’t Apologize

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Why Do Kids Lie?

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Rethinking Ungrateful

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Why Kids Whine and What to Do About It

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When Your Child Struggles With Sharing

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Handling Potty Language & Annoying Behaviors

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How to Talk About Gratitude With Kids

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How to Help Your Child Build Empathy

More On Rudeness

Why Kids Lie and What to Do About It

How Can I Get My Kid to Stop Doing an Annoying Behavior?

Rethinking Bossy

“Your Haircut Looks Crazy!” and Other Not-So-Nice Comments

It’s Okay Not to Share

“She Can’t Play With Us!” and Other Tricky Friendship Moments

Deep Dive: How Do We Respond to a Child’s Pretend Weapon Play?

Listen to the episode or skim the transcript.

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Listening, Refusal & Power Struggles: How to Increase Cooperation In Your Home

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Reparenting yourself is the single best way to feel better on the inside and do better on the outside, so you can finally show up as the person – and parent – you want to be.

Reparenting Ourselves: The Unlock to Breaking Cycles and Doing Things Differently

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NDK Listen and Support Session

If you want to learn how to set boundaries and eliminate the fear of offending others in the process, this session is for you. Join us as we welcome guest speaker Nedra Glover Tawwab to the Good Inside Community.

The Power of No: How to Set and Create Healthy Boundaries with Nedra Tawwab

Join Myleik and Julie Cassell-Curtin for a monthly Support Session Meetup to discuss topics relevant to Black parents. It's a come-as-you-are event where our goal is to connect through real talk and learn from one another about what we're trying in our homes.

Black Parents Support Session

Let’s come together for a discussion about self-care, boundary-setting, and reactivity. Bring your questions about reparenting to our live Q&A with Anna Weiss, Good Inside Coach.

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In this Meetup, led by Good Inside Coach Jamie Pfeffer, we’ll learn how to use Good Inside Principles in the workplace.

Meetup: Applying Good Inside Principles in the Workplace

Family Jobs: What They Are and Why They Matter

A Pilot Metaphor to Understand Sturdy Leadership

Foundational Strategy For Every Feeling

What is Repair and Why Does It Matter?

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Difficult behavior is the tip of the iceberg. Underneath? A child who is hurting and looking to feel seen.