QuikTips by Subject:The Think Space
The Think Space is a plan to help children take responsibility for their own behavioral choices while offering adults a safe and responsible way to remove themselves from the emotional loop of misbehavior. QuikTips Bundles
QuikTips is a series of short, practical articles that feature easy-to-use tools for low-stress child management. Bundled in small packets, and arranged by topic for easy reference. Main Menu
Everything you say to a child either builds him up or tears him down. |
What are QuikTips?QuikTips is a series of short, practical articles, written by Calvin and Carolyn Richert, that feature easy-to-use tools for low-stress child management. All techniques presented meet strict scientific and ethical guidelines and have been carefully "road-tested" for effectiveness in everyday use. Every method is thoroughly positive and, when used as intended, can help children develop skills of self-management, confidence, empathy and the many other positive character qualities needed in becoming well-adjusted, productive adults. Also available for purchase: QuikTips Bundles are pre-printed small packets, arranged by topic for easy reference. Adult Personal Management
Solving the biting habit“Mommy! Amy bite me!” With irritation, sadness and insecurity, you scold, “Amy! You know we don’t bite. Say sorry to Barry right now!” 
But, nagging questions linger; “Did I handle that right? How long until it happens again? What will ever teach this child to stop biting?”
Featuring the ‘good’ child
It starts as soon as a child is born. A caring mother takes her newborn to a dinner meeting, risking the possibility of an untimely cry or emotional outburst. However, today the baby lies quietly in its comfy carrier playing with its hands, causing no disruption. Then the predictable happens. Friends inevitably remark to the elated mother, “What a good baby!”
Featuring the ‘get-away-with’ principleFrequently we hear a parent gratefully remark, “My kids have been so ‘good’ recently.” To which I always want to ask, “And how many ‘good’ kids have you known who eventually self-destruct?”
You see, compliance can be a cruel illusion. Yes, the easy-to-manage child may seem compliant now, but at what cost?
Well, ‘yes’ … and ‘no’"Latisha! How many times do I have to tell you to close the door?"
Have you wished that you could do with your child what you do with a computer? Tell it what to do once, and after that, it remembers. In a way, kids ARE like computers, since they need to be taught (trained, programmed) to do most tasks in life. However, we are often frustrated by their lack of remembering, resulting in the same mistakes - and our giving the same reminders - until we're 'blue in the face'! |
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