Welcome to my website: The Not-So-Easy Child. This site is your professional resource to seek answers to your questions about how to help your struggling child.
You Have Found HelpThe three phases of this failed response to completing and solving a problem are as follows. First, lock up; second, meltdown; and third, lash out. Parents can help manage the raft (child) and rapids (situation).
Behavioral CascadeChildren are born with an innate temperament quality. Find out what the basic temperament traits are and what the best way to adapt your parenting style for these different traits.
Temperament TraitsParents worry, about their parenting, their child’s behaviors, learning, school progress, self-esteem, being bullied and how to discipline to name a few.
My intention is to help you understand what is going on, why it is, and how you can help.
The Normal but Not So Easy Child is your guide to raising your struggling child without Frustration, Anger or Guilt!
In daily life, executive functions are used to control and regulate our actions. These cognitive skills include the ability to monitor behavior, regulate emotions, solve problems, set goals, initiate, plan and organize. Because these skills play a role in all most aspects of life, Executive Function deficits can hamper a child academically, socially and emotionally.
Coming SoonInhibition of impulses is the first step in learning and necessary for problem solving.