Patience Takes Practice
Develop patience as a skill over time by identifying impatience and taking steps to improve.
To Follow Through or Not to Follow Through?
Follow-through is a crucial aspect of parenting. It means that when you set a contingency, you will stick to it no matter what. Follow-through plays a vital role in building trust and respect in our relationships with our children. However, following through can be challenging because it can produce unwanted feelings in both the parent and the child. If you want to learn how to overcome the barriers that make following through difficult, read on.
Breaking Down Communication Barriers From a Behavioral Perspective
A common issue in relationships is communication. It's complex with multiple facets. Here are solutions to breaking down barriers from a behavioral perspective.
SMART Goals or SMARTS Goals: Common Approach to Goal Setting
The SMART acronym is now the most popular format for setting goals to change behavior. However, a SMART goal is an antecedent behavior, meaning you intervene before the behavior occurs. The question is whether SMART should be expanded to SMARTS, with the additional "S" representing support. Without the support of positive reinforcement, it is easy to fall back into old habits.
What is the Difference Between Parent Coaching and Therapy?
If your family is trying to decide between hiring a coach or finding a therapist, read to learn the difference!
Why Invest in Parent Coaching + How it Works
Why are parents investing in coaching support? Read about the benefits of parent coaching, how it works, and why it can boost your confidence as a parent. New Habits Consulting offers private parent coaching sessions - get in touch today!