How to De-Escalate & Discipline Defiant Behavior #521

Your child is yelling and even saying hurtful things, maybe picking on siblings. Your natural response is to become resentful and angry—you bend over backwards for this challenging child and now they treat you like this? How can you de-escalate these situations in the moment so they don’t become full blown family meltdowns? What is the appropriate discipline for defiant behavior. I give you actual scripts and action steps to take in this very personal, practical episode. If you want more practical scripts and action steps, take advantage of the Back-to-School Sale at https://celebratecalm.com/products/. Email [email protected] with any questions.AG1Go to https://drinkag1.com/calm to get a FREE Frother with your first purchase of AGZ.COZY EARTHGo to https://cozyearth.com and use code CALM for 40% off best-selling Cozy Earth temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more.HUNGRYROOTGo to https://Hungryroot.com/Calm and use Code CALM to get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life.IXL LEARNINGMake an impact on your child’s learning, get IXL now. Calm Parenting Podcast listeners get an exclusive 20% off an IXL membership when you sign up today at https://IXL.com/KIRKKIWICOTinker, Create, and Innovate with KiwiCo! Get up to 50% off your first crate at https://www.kiwico.com promo code CALM.WAYFAIR.COMHead to https://Wayfair.com to cozify your space with Wayfair’s curated collection of easy, affordable fall updates. From comfy Wayfair recliners to cozy bedding and autumn decor. Find it all for way less at Wayfair. Every style. Every home.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.