The Behavior Blueprint with Mandy Grass

Is It Defiance or Connection? How to Spot Attention-Seeking Patterns

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Are you stuck in a cycle of defending yourself against accusations like, "you never let me do anything" or "you love my sister more than me?" On this episode, Mandy explains why simply ignoring these behaviors is a recipe for disaster. Get the blueprint on why negative attention is so predictable, why endless reassurance can accidentally reinforce bad behavior, and how to stop engaging in those extended debates with your child.

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