Ever spent a lot of time getting your child to start doing something like brushing their teeth and you felt like it was an uphill battle the whole time? And then finally the nagging stopped and they do what you asked? You think that’s great! But now brace yourself for the next battle. Getting your child to follow all of your directions can take time and wear you down. But remember you are the catalyst and deserve more credit than you think! Watch this video to gain some tips

Have you ever noticed it takes forever for your child to start to do things on a regular basis? It’s like pulling teeth or where every day is like groundhog day. It can wear you down when you see such a long road to go. In this video discover why it takes so long to get your kids to follow directions and some ideas on how you can feel successful along the way. This video is one of many short videos made for you to watch at any time that works for you to learn new tips and tri

Have you ever seen your child do something really well when you’re in the room, cheering them on, but as soon as you ask them to do something by themselves it’s like they forgot everything? This can be a real challenge when you want them to do it especially when you’re busy. In this video watch how to get your kids to start doing things on their own. This video is one of many short videos that I made for you to watch at any time that works for you to learn new tips and tricks

Kids can drive us crazy when it seems they know exactly how to push our buttons! And what’s worse is when the same thing happens every day! Truth is you have the power to stop those buttons from being pushed before they happen. Watch this video for some simple tricks to learn how. This video is one of many short videos that I made for you to watch at any time that works for you to learn new tips and tricks. The series has 16 altogether if you want to watch them all. To access

Ever try to give your kid a hug when they’re in the middle of being mad at you? And they push you away or hit you? And then a minute later, they are this sweet little kid again. And you’re staring at them wondering what just happened? Kids need us to help regulate their emotions, but it’s so tiresome when they wear us out like this. This video will give you some simple tips and ideas on how to get that connection back so they will listen to you. This is video 12 out of 16 in

Ever wish you could teach your kid how to do something without all the yelling and nagging? You know the teachers do it. Whether it’s at preschool or kindergarten it’s magical to you since they not only teach your kid, but about 20 others at the same time! It isn’t a miracle, but it does take practice and skill. And in this video watch you how you can do it too. You have one child, and if you believe in yourself, you can teach them anything!s. This is video 11 out of 16

Did you have that time when you were holding your breath because you knew something was going to set off your child. And then you’d be stuck trying to calm them down or get them to listen to you? Sometimes you feel like you’re walking on eggshells, because you know your child is about to blow. This wears you down because you know what triggers them and you just want a way to keep them from blowing up. Watch this video learn some tricks on how to intercept these bumpy roads. T

Tips to get kids attention and help them calm down

Did you wonder why your child can do the most difficult thing but then when you ask them to get something they can’t do it?

Ever notice kids want your attention when you’re busy, but as soon as you need their attention they’re off playing? This relates to the expression, time flies when you’re having fun. That’s because we get in the moment and love what we are doing. Kids get this way all the time because they love to play. And when you need them to stop playing is the hardest. That’s when you can’t get their attention and you either need them to clean up, go to bed, or leave the house. In this v

Have you ever noticed when your child wants your attention they do the wrong things? They run away, say they can’t do something they know how to do, or act out! It can be so frustrating when you know they want attention and just wish they’d ask instead of all the drama. In this video you’ll get some ideas on how to build that connection so they can start to ask for attention in ways that bring you both joy. Learn how to navigate connection and try out some new ideas to use. T

Did you ever have one of those times when your child was throwing some kind of tantrum and screaming and you felt like you tried everything and you finally just let them cry it out? It’s upsetting right? You wish you could intercept and not let them get so upset. And even when you give them what they wanted in the first place, they stay upset. Well in this video see how you can narrow down the issue and intercept. You'll get some tips so you can decipher what might be going o

Kids drive parents crazy! They have selective listening and listen SOMETIMES! Every wonder why this happens and what to do about it? Anita describes in this video how the context and the three main obstacles stand between you and your kids. Watch to find out more about these obstacles and find some ideas and ways you can get your kids to follow your directions. This is video 4 out of 16 in a series created on Guiding Behavior. Watch them in any order to walk away with some ke

Do you ever feel like your kids have selective hearing? They can do one thing one day but not the next? Break it down for your kids to get them to follow your directions. Watch this video to learn simple tricks and ideas on how to get your kids to listen. Through the perspective as a busy parent and an early childhood educator, Anita has many ideas and suggestions to share. After each video you'll walk away with something you can use right away to change behavior and help the

This is an activity that takes less than 5 minutes to set up and can help children develop their visual discrimination skills. This supports reading skills as they need to recognize differences in letter shapes such as letters m and n and more difficult ones like d and b. They can also develop vocabulary such as up, down, left and right. Here’s how it works: 1. Take a piece of paper and draw hearts in four different directions. Some pointing down, some pointing up, some left

They DON’T listen! Right? Are you feeling like you’re constantly repeating yourself and you get no reaction? But you really wish they would just do what you ask so you can feel happier and be more productive? As a parent and an educator, Anita gets it. She used to lead 20 kids in a classroom or at birthday parties and she figured out some tricks to get them to listen. A big tip is to plan backwards. Picturing what it looks like and being able to clarify what that looks like c

Teaching kids how to listen can be complex or simple. Learn simple tricks and ideas on how to get your kids to listen.

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Many people struggle with parenting. But you can decide to face the challenge or let it control you. Here's how you can spare a few minutes each week and get your sanity back. Watching YouTube is a simple way to learn new things. That's why in this video you'll learn how to change kids behavior by watching YouTube. The video explains that by committing to a few minutes at a time, you can watch a video, reflect on your family and make a difference in your child's behavior. Aft

As we’re in the last week before Christmas you’re likely using music to stay in the holiday spirit. Did you know that singing songs with the family not only builds connection and community among you all, but also builds in literacy skills? That’s right! Many songs have new vocabulary, rhyming, and syllables that are drawn out and sung. When children hear and use these in music, it will give them background information they need when they’re working on targeted reading and wri