Stress-Free Discipline

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Find Professional Help for Your Family

When life throws you a curveball, sometimes you need professional guidance to help your family navigate. The curveball could be troubling behavior changes stemming from an event such as divorce, illness, or death, as discussed in the previous chapter. Or it may be less drastic changes, but unfamiliar or unusual nonetheless—such as your child’s frustration stemming from a suspected learning difficulty, aggressive interactions with peers, or unprecedented withdrawal from friends and family. Remember, your children’s emotions come through in their behavior. Whatever your family is facing, you may feel as if your child’s behavioral issues have tossed you into the deep end of the pool and you aren’t sure ...