Understanding challenging behaviour

Challenging Behaviour 

Being a parent / carer can sometime be tough, but there is lots and help and support. 

NHS mental health experts and researchers have developed simple tips and tricks to support you on the parenting journey. There are two topics:

• help with difficult behaviour 
• help with negative emotions

Help with difficult behaviour

Support is structured around: 

• keeping positive and motivated
• making sure everyone knows what’s expected of them
• building your child’s self-confidence and trust in you
• getting your child to follow instructions
• promoting good behaviour
• how to limit conflict 
• keeping calm when your kids act up
• using sanctions carefully

Help with negative emotions

Support is structured around: 

• how to communicate better with your child
• helping your child cope with anxiety
• helping your child manage negative feelings
• how to boost positive emotions