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.
Hormones Will Wreak Havoc
Restrictions That Work
Angst & Attitude ---Welcome to the Teen Years
When Parenting, Choose Quality Time
Transitions Can Be Tough
When You Really Want to Help, Less is More
You will Always Be the Parent
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Have a Problem? Be creative.
Making the Most of The Homework Wars
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Are You About Power? Or Relationship?
Mean What You Say and Say What You Mean
What Kind of Parent Are You?
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