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27 Mar 2020

The costs and rewards of conflict

by Andrew.Brie | posted in: Education, For Children | 0

It’s two in the morning and a kid is delusional from exhaustion, crying and waking up the whole house while refusing to communicate her needs. Conflict is never convenient. We need to keep long-term reward in mind when engaging in … Read More

classroom disruption, conflict, connection, education, night time struggles, parenting, what is your why
20 Mar 2020

What do you do if a child doesn’t pick up their toys?

by Andrew.Brie | posted in: Education, For Children | 0

How do we get a kid to do what they are supposed to do? When powerful adults engage with powerful children, how do we engage with each other when boundaries are crossed? Explore more with ACT and OPT and how … Read More

conflict, education, parenting, pick up toys, power struggles, powerful adult, powerful child
13 Mar 2020

How to healthily give power away to children with OPT

by Andrew.Brie | posted in: Education, For Children | 0

Avoid power struggles and give children power by allowing children to “OPT,” acronym explained in the video. This will allow children to practice with power and impress on them the importance of self-control as they make decisions and reap the … Read More

child self-control, choices, conflict, education, options, parenting, powerful kids, skill building
6 Mar 2020

Three practical ways to ACT powerfully & guide children into maturity

by Andrew.Brie | posted in: Education, For Children | 0

Are you powerful & confident in having conflict with children? When boundaries are crossed, these three tips are key to assist children growing up to become responsible, healthy adults.

authority, boundaries, child interaction, conflict, consequences, education, guide, parenting, powerful adult
25 Feb 2020

Avoiding power struggles? or conflict? The difference & why it matters

by Andrew.Brie | posted in: Education, For Children | 0

Adults often see value in avoiding power struggles with kids, but often this turns into avoiding all conflict with kids. As adults, we need to know the difference between these even when children are young so we can assist these youth … Read More

conflict, connection, consequences, education, parenting, power struggles

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