Have you been told to simply calm down or just ignore it when dealing with your child's challenging behavior? Yet, despite your best efforts, you still feel overwhelmed and frustrated, with no improvement in sight. It's time to break free from the cycle of ineffective actions that only add to your pain and start discovering effective strategies that can truly make a difference in managing your child's challenging behavior. Meet Dan Peterson, a man who discovered a different approach to managing challenging behavior in children with ADHD and anxiety. His journey reveals a powerful secret that can transform the lives of both parents and their children. Dan shares his unique perspective on building connection, reinforcing positive traits, and addressing underlying emotions.

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Dan Peterson is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and an advanced trainer for the Nurtured Heart Approach™ (NHA). Dan is considered the area expert in the Nurtured Heart Approach. He specializes in helping adults who work with or have challenging children develop strategies for their child to succeed in both the school environment and family setting. Dan wants to provide parenting tips for children with behavioral problems and encourage positive parenting. Learn more about Compass 4 Life and Dan Peterson here.

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