In this episode of Chatabout Children, we talk with Dr. Helen Tsamoulous to learn practical steps we parents can take to manage our children’s behaviour. Dr. Helen is a registered psychologist who has provided assessment and counselling services with children, adolescents, and families for over 20 years. Aside from private practice, Dr. Helen is also a school counsellor and a teacher, helping undergraduate and postgraduate counselling psychology students who are looking to work with children and families. In her work, Dr. Helen uses a positive growth framework to ensure that children, adolescents, and their families experience a sense of empowerment when addressing any opportunities for growth in daily life.

Key Learnings

• What encouraged Dr. Helen to work with kids • A discussion about the prevalence of behavioural in children • Common behavioural issues in children that move parents to ask for help from a professional • Common causes of behavioural difficulties among children • The effect of technology and the modern world to today’s children • How to know if your child is about to have an emotional meltdown and what to do about it • Ignoring versus negotiating with your child during a meltdown • How to use acknowledgment when talking with your child during a breakdown • The meaning of positive parenting and how can you adopt this framework • The differences between a child’s behavioural patterns in school and at home

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