Category: Challenging Behaviour
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If your child breaks things when angry, upset, or overwhelmed, this guide explains what to do first, what to say, how to handle repair, and how to teach safer responses.
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If your child screams or shouts, this practical guide explains what to do in the moment, what to avoid, what to say, and how to start teaching a safer way to communicate.
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Children scream or shout for different reasons. This article explains what screaming may mean, what it may change, and how parents can start spotting the pattern behind it.
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If your child keeps hitting their brother or sister, this practical guide shows how to choose one repeated flashpoint, create space, protect the child being hurt, and teach a safer response.
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Understand why child hitting keeps happening at home, what it may be changing for your child, and what to do first to respond safely and calmly.
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Understand why your child destroys toys, what patterns to look for, what to do in the moment, and how to teach safer replacement skills.
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Learn what an FBA is, why behaviour happens, and how to support your child with clear, simple observations. A calm, parent-friendly guide to Functional Behaviour Assessment with evidence-based steps you can use today.
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Discover how Eric Emerson shaped the modern term “challenging behaviour,” shifting the focus from blame to understanding, dignity, and meaningful support.
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A clear, evidence-based overview of the NICE guidelines on challenging behaviour, and what practitioners need to know for safe, values-based support.
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Behaviour is communication. Learn to understand what your child’s behaviour is saying and respond calmly using behavioural science.