Tag Archives: misbehaviour

Dealing with misbehaviour: Connect and be a detective

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Andrea Scott RN

Here at HaltonParents, we are asked how to deal with all sorts of misbehaviour. These questions can be difficult to answer. Very few misbehaviours can be solved by suggesting that if you do X, then your child will do Y. It can … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged acting out, behaviour, cause, connect, misbehaviour, parent child relationship, preschoolers, reason, whining, why is my child misbehaving | 1 Comment

Time Out or Time In – a temperamental question?

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Karen Hay, RN

Time out or Time in? What is the best strategy? I wish there was an easy answer to tell you – but the fact is, it’s just not that simple. Many child behaviour experts promote one strategy over the other. … Continue reading →

Posted in Parenting, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged behaviour, child, discipline, misbehaviour, preschooler, temperament, time in, time out, toddler | 3 Comments

There are no princesses or maids living here…

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Halton Guest Blogger

Have you ever heard yourself repeating the following, “Come for dinner please?” “Clean your room!” “Stop hitting your sister.” “Behave!” I know I have. What about: “Get me some milk!” “No!” or “I don’t want to.” These are some of … Continue reading →