Sometimes, silence truly is golden. When you’re dealing with an argumentative child, many times it’s best to simply bite your tongue and not say a word. I call it “selective silence”. Sort of like, “I’m not deaf, I’m just ignoring you.” I had to use this technique this morning with Tyler. The issue was over what snacks he wanted to take to school for snack time. First, he asked for money to buy snacks but I reminded him that he had not earned snack money vis-à-vis the tantrum thrown last night at bedtime. I gave him his snack box and … Continue reading →