Dealing wtih Challenging Behaviors

A couple of examples of challenging behaviors can be described as aggression, such as biting, hitting or throwing or inappropriate play such as knocking others toy structures down or snatching toys from others. Difficult behavior is never because a child is "bad" and their behavior is often a result of many factors. For example, frustration, trying to be independent or physical causes such as, a hearing loss. What can a parent do? Step 1: Observe the child to see if you notice causes of behavior. Step 2: Get observation and feedback from the childcare provider. Step 3: Consult physician for thorough growth and development screening. Step 4: Help the child verbally express his/her emotions by giving them language to describe how they are feeling and help them describe what they would like to have or what they want to happen. Give children the opportunity to experience a range of emotions and express themselves accordingly. Step 5: Continue to try different strategies to work with the child.