Challenging Behaviors
From the ONCDC Blog
Over eight weeks you will learn Circle of Security Parenting™ (COSP) a research-based approach to secure attachment in parenting. This is a reflective model that requires participation. Individuals must commit to attend each of the 90 minute sessions. What will you learn about? Circle of Security Parenting™ was developed by Circle of Security International as…
Sometimes it’s hard to find just the right words to say. These catch phrases can help by offering you go-to phrases in stressful situations. What could you try instead? Context: Your child is working on opening their water cup. As you watch, they try twisting the lid, biting the cup, and shaking it; all attempts to…
Sometimes it’s hard to find just the right words to say. These catch phrases can help by offering you go-to phrases in stressful situations. How can you help? Context: Looking across the playground, you see someone who needs help with something. You naturally want to help them. Instead, you resist the urge. This is an…
Sometimes it’s hard to find just the right words to say. These catch phrases can help by offering you go-to phrases in stressful situations. You did it! Children are constantly working hard in so many different ways to learn new things. As young children are experiencing new challenges for the first time in life, it…
Sometimes it’s hard to find just the right words to say. These catch phrases can help by offering you go-to phrases in stressful situations. Were you hoping that if you screamed, the plan would change? Context: You are setting a limit with a friend. They can wear their shoes, or they can carry them. Those…
Sometimes it’s hard to find just the right words to say. These catch phrases can help by offering you go-to phrases in stressful situations. You need to try. Context: When it comes to opening lunch boxes, yogurts, putting on or taking off shoes, and many other tasks, we expect children to try and do what…
Sometimes it’s hard to find just the right words to say. These catch phrases can help by offering you go-to phrases in stressful situations. You can tell me if you need some extra help. Context: Your child is having a really hard time zipping their lunch box shut. They’re starting to cry as they pull…
Sometimes it’s hard to find just the right words to say. These catch phrases can help by offering you go-to phrases in stressful situations. It looks like it’s time to wait. Context: Sometimes there are two friends who both really want to work with the same toy, e.g. the yellow dump truck. None of the…
Sometimes it’s hard to find just the right words to say. These catch phrases can help by offering you go-to phrases in stressful situations. You are in charge of your body. Context: If your child moves close to a friend, and then wants space, your child can move away. Tell your child, “You are in…
Every parent knows the joys of their child learning to do something new for the first time. Unfortunately, we often find ourselves a few weeks or months down the road frustrated as that challenge resurfaces. Whether you are working towards sleeping through the night, managing separation stress, or learning to solve problems without biting and…