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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Parenting is Lifelong
Down Time, What A Blessing!
Emotional Fever? Active Listen
Being Alone in Your Family
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Got Enough Glue?
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Good Parent/Bad Parent, Which Are You?
Me Time Helps Teens Grow
Computer Time: Family Friend or Enemy?
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Changing Habits from Bad to Good
New Skill? Practice, practice, practice
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Helping Your Child with Weight Management
What's Behind Your Child's Anger?
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