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Let’s face it, children can have big emotions and those big emotions can translate to tantrums and other challenging behaviors. These challenging behaviors however are a part of growing up and if responded to appropriately can help children to develop healthy social and emotional skills. Whether you are a parent, an educator or a therapist, there are some key principles that you can follow to help minimize challenging behaviors. Assume ALL Children Can Learn. Regardless of a

Many children with language delay will communicate what they want and don’t want using challenging behaviors. As such, it can prove difficult at times to determine what it is exactly that your child is trying to communicate. Are they having a tantrum because they want something? Are they having a tantrum because they don’t want something, or perhaps don’t like something? If we view a child’s challenging behavior as a form of communication, it becomes easier to determine what

Reinforcing the positive behaviors that your child exhibits can decrease their undesirable behaviors.