26/09/2025
✨ Responding to your child’s behaviour can feel overwhelming at times — but remember, children aren’t “bad kids,” they’re good kids having a hard time.
This system helps parents know how to respond depending on whether behaviour is desirable or undesirable, and whether your child is highly regulated or struggling to regulate:
🔹 Teach – guide towards better choices when calm
🔹 Support – validate feelings and hold safe boundaries
🔹 Enjoy – give frequent praise for positive behaviour
🔹 Let Go – pick your battles and connect with empathy
By meeting children with connection first, we help them build security, resilience, and a positive sense of self. 💙
Adapted from the work of Dr Becky Kennedy and additional clinical resources
