Distance Learning Not Going Well? Hit the Reset Button With These 10 Strategies

If your child is acting out or refusing to do their work, you may understandably get frustrated and even wonder why they are giving you such a hard time. In these moments, it's important to remember that they are not giving you a hard time, they are having a hard time. Their behavior is communicating an unmet need.

So the next time your child balks at that math worksheet, instead of clamping down on compliance, notice and explore — is the math too easy? Too hard? Are they distracted because their birthday party just got cancelled? Get curious about what they are really trying to tell you with their behavior.