Fixing the "Defiant" Child: Why Bad Behavior Is Just a Skill Deficit - Dr. Beth Long
When a child lashesout, shuts down emotionally, or refuses to follow simple instructions, why doconventional parenting strategies default to punishment—and how does viewing"misbehavior" as an unlearned skill deficit transform family dynamics?
In this episode of FailCraft, Dr. Beth joins Ezekiel to explain whychildren crave connection over conflict, how to rebuild learning history when achild completely shuts down under demand, why expressive language delays maskcomprehension gaps, and why feeling overwhelmed as a parent is proof of howdeeply you care.
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