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Self-regulation in the presence of challenging behaviours
This article, by Colby Pearce, was originally published on 10/4/14 by Parenting Beyond Punishment as part of their No-Spank-Challenge. Some thoughts on how to manage your emotions in the presence of your child’s difficult and challenging behaviours I am the … Continue reading
Posted in AAA Caregiving, Adoption, Children's Behaviour, Fostering, Parenting, Wellbeing
Tagged AAA caregiving, adoption, behaviour management, behaviour problems, child psychologist Adelaide, childrens behaviour, fostercare, fostering, kinship care, resilience, Secure Start, wellbeing
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Teens, Alcohol and Drugs
Unless our teens experience us putting ourselves in their shoes, we cannot reasonably expect them to consider our experience of the consequences of their decision-making. After all, consideration of our experience is arguably one of the first things we would like them to think about when they make decisions regarding drugs and alcohol. Continue reading
Posted in Children's Behaviour, Parenting, Resilience, Wellbeing
Tagged adoption, alcohol, child psychologist Adelaide, drugs, fostercare, fostering, kinshipcare, parenting, residentialcare, socialcare, teens
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Punishment without understanding equals invalidation
People do not act for no reason. They may act in response to an idea. They may act in response to an emotion. They may act in response to a need that requires satisfaction. They may act because the way … Continue reading


