⚙️ Manage your child’s challenging behavior with this easy system 👉🏻 Having an intentional approach is critical to effective behavior management since it cuts down the amount of time given to negative behaviors while making things more predictable for the child which helps them stay regulated. 1. Empathize - connect with your child by acknowledging them before directing them. 2. Emphasize - If your child doesn’t comply in a reasonable amount of time, repeat only the direction in a firmer tone