Ashley has 4 girls – the second to youngest is her Integrity Child who pushes her mother to the brink when she is trying so hard to understand why her daughter behaves so differently from the other three. Four girls plus Covid, and Ashley just wants things to change so her defiant one can be more manageable. 

 Related podcast, episode #14 — Puzzle Pieces #1: “Why Would You Do That?” 
More about understanding the meaning of behavior and why addressing the behavior alone misses the mark.

Bonnie Harris, MS.Ed., director of Connective Parenting, 30+ years of coaching, teaching, and writing for parents. 

Website: bonnieharris.com - https://bonnieharris.com

Books: When Your Kids Push Your Buttons (https://bonnieharris.com/books-etc/when-your-kids-push-your-buttons/)

            Confident Parents, Remarkable Kids: 8 Principles for Raising Kids You’ll Love to Live With (https://bonnieharris.com/books-etc/confident-parents-remarkable-kids/)

Audio books: https://bonnieharris.com/books-etc/audio-book-downloads/
 
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