Does your child the one who always runs to the front of a crowd, or insists on being the first in the bath, or can’t wait their turn during a game?

Don’t worry, because you’re not alone! Insisting on being first is a common challenge faced by parents, so in this bucket emptying episode I am going to explain the reasons why this happens, and give you some practical things you can do to address it.

So find a comfy seat, pour yourself a cuppa and enjoy the conversation…

Highlights from this episode:

02:03 - The biggest reasons for it

05:20 - Seeing siblings as more capable

06:56 - What can you do about it?

12:47 - It’s about they feel about themselves

15:53 - Descriptive praise and why it works

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