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Podcast: Parent Like A Psychologist
Episode: Episode 65: Getting demand avoidant kids to do things
Description: How can I help parents better understand and address their demand-avoiding children’s behaviour? In this episode, I explore an approach called "declarative language," aimed at transforming parental demands into collaborative communication with children, helping to foster cooperation rather than resistance.
What is declarative language, and how does it shift the parent-child dynamic? I delve into this subtle yet powerful strategy, which focuses on sharing observations instead of issuing direct commands. For example, instead of saying, “Put your shoes on,” parents might say, “I noticed your shoes are by the door.” This simple change invites children to make their...