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Mom Doesn’t Like How Her Kids Act, Wonders What To Do: “Started To Spit”
- A mother seeks online help after her five- and two-year-old began spitting and acting out at home.
- Experts advise using selective ignoring to curb minor attention‑seeking behaviors.
- When needed, set clear 'when and then' statements to link behavior with outcomes.
- Experts emphasize addressing disrespect later, when everyone is calm, to enable productive talks.
- Discipline should teach and may include short daily one-on-one time to foster connection.
- Experts suggest following through with immediate, proportional consequences for misbehavior.
- Restoration after incidents teaches accountability through repairing harm.
- Discipline should balance boundaries with warmth to improve behavior over time.
- The discussion highlights the value of professional guidance for ongoing challenges.
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