Daily ArchiveJuly 25, 2015

ByDr. Berney

REHC: Hearing vs. Listening: Hearing is a physiological process, while listening is a psychological process…. fb.me/3XyDasxbD

ByDr. Berney

REHC: Hearing vs. Listening

Hearing is a physiological process, while listening is a psychological process. While we often hear our children, there are times when we are not listening to them. Listening requires attention and interest. The more you listen to them, the more your children will talk to you.

ByDr. Berney

REHC: Giving Good Attention: youtu.be/SyOJufoqn64?a via @YouTube

ByDr. Berney

REHC: Giving Good Attention: Parents are very good at identifying times when their children break the rules or… fb.me/43q1X5ty9

ByDr. Berney

REHC: Giving Good Attention

Parents are very good at identifying times when their children break the rules or behave inappropriately. However, it is important that parents balance good feedback with their redirection. We recommend a 5:1 ratio of good/reinforcement statements to negative/redirection comments. In this clip, Dr. Berney describes an example so parents can understand how they can find […]

ByDr. Berney

REHC: Availability: youtu.be/RqaZN_YNjgk?a via @YouTube

ByDr. Berney

REHC: Availability: There is a difference between being present and being available. Just because your are there,… fb.me/6EfduvpWr

ByDr. Berney

REHC: Availability

There is a difference between being present and being available. Just because you are there, does not mean that your child knows that you are available for him/her to approach and talk to you. So often parents become frustrated that their children (especially teenagers) will not talk to them, yet the children tend to have […]

ByDr. Berney

New YouTube video:: As infants turn into toddlers, they begin to have their own thoughts, ideas, and motivations…. fb.me/6lf7MCw58

ByDr. Berney

REHC: A Better Response Than “No”

As infants turn into toddlers, they begin to have their own thoughts, ideas, and motivations. One of the most challenging things for parents is the child’s new use of the word “No.” Why is “No” one of the first words for most children? It is likely because it is the most common word they hear. […]