Everything happens for a reason. If your child is not getting down to task as you directed, try to understand the context for his stalling. Such questions as, "What else is going on?" and, "Why now?" are good starters for conversation. Use your active listening to help him lower his emotional fever, and then help him problem solve before redirecting him to task. Understanding the context for his delay, and resolving his distraction, will clear the way for his focusing fully on the task at hand.
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Power Dude, Doormat, or Servant?
Getting through to your Child
Heart or Head? Let it Come from your Heart
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Lighten the Load
Help Your Child Stay in the Moment
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