Parenting Strategies to Help Adopted and Fostered Children with Their Behaviour by Christine Gordon

Author:Christine Gordon
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781784507381
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Published: 2017-10-02T04:00:00+00:00

TRIGGER

Any setting where your child mixes with children whom he perceives as intimidating or threatening.

Situations where he feels he might gain attention or get a sibling into trouble.

Situations where your child is experiencing jealousy.

What can I do?

Children’s safety (both physical and emotional) is the important issue here. Monitor the situation to ensure clarification of what is actually happening.

Validate your child’s feelings: ‘I know how difficult this is for you. The adults in your life will keep you safe.’

Avoid settings in which your child can become a victim; separate siblings within the home or monitor their behaviour.

Find opportunities to develop your child’s self-esteem. Praise should be specific, especially if your child struggles with praise. Use games and activities to praise your child for specific actions: ‘You kicked that ball really well’ rather than ‘You’re a great kid.’

Provide opportunities for him to talk to you. He may need support to do this. Give him a token he can hand to you if he is worried.

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