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Are Consequences the Only Way to Set Limits and Establish Boundaries? Feb 23, 2015

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As usual, lots of questions answered and topics covered from the mailbag during today's program, including the one in the title.

Unmet Needs or Concerns? Feb 09, 2015

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When you're in the Empathy step, are you seeking information about a child's concerns or unmet needs? It's the former...when you're focused on the latter, you're more likely to hear about the child's solutions (rather than his or her concerns), and brainstorming solutions shouldn't occur until the Invitation.

It All Begins with the ALSUP Jan 26, 2015

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We turned to the mailbag on today's program, and responded to inquiries from five parents. But there was a fairly consistent theme: it all begins with the Assessment of Lagging Skills and Unsolved Problems.

The Proof's in the Pudding: What to Tell Kids About Plan B Jan 12, 2015

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One of the questions parents frequently have relates to how much to tell kids about Plan B. That question -- and a whole bunch of others -- were discussed on today's program.

Three Boys Under the Age of Eight! Jan 05, 2015

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Maybe the title of today's program tells you all you need to know...but maybe not! While it's tempting to use Plan A to keep things organized and keep life moving when there's three boys under the age of eight in one household, Plan B can probably help more than you might think.

Ups and Downs of the Embarrassment Factor Dec 15, 2014

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A variety of topics were covered on the last program of 2014, including a rather in-depth discussion of the "embarrassment factor" (kids who can hold it together outside of the home but are very challenging inside the home). Just because a kid is holding it together outside of the home doesn't mean there aren't problems to be solved.

The "Therapeutic" Hold and the "Healthy" Smack: Some Things Don't Go Together Dec 08, 2014

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Lots of ground covered on today's program -- a mom whose son becomes upset when he gets hurt phsyically, an emailer who noticed that the CPS model has moved from "baskets" to "Plans," from emergent to proactive, and from "compromising" to problem-solving -- but the most moving email came from a mom whose son is still being placed in restraint and seclusion at school.

The Morphing Unsolved Problem Dec 01, 2014

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It's not uncommon to start Plan B with one unsolved problem and then learn about other unsolved problems that will require separate solutions. Thanks to a caller, that's one of the things we talked about on today's program.

Double Header: Two Kids Having Difficulty Participating in Plan B Nov 24, 2014

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What do you do if your child is having difficulty providing information in the Empathy step of Plan B? We're glad you (and two of our callers) asked!

Premature Solutions Nov 17, 2014

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On today's program, Ross and Susy spoke with a mom who's thinking of pulling her son out of school due to poor performance...but will that solution really solve the problem? Or does the mom need more information about what's getting in the way for her son at school before they can start contemplating solutions. Plus a lot more...

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