“Example is not the main thing in influencing others, it’s the only thing.” – Albert Schweitzer

“Good timber does not grow with ease. The stronger the wind the stronger the trees. ” Willard Marriott (1900-1985) Businessman, entrepreneur, founder of Marriott Hotels – Willard Marriot

Strategies for Managing Resistance Sally: Mom, can I go out and play after dinner? Mom: Not tonight, dear. Sally (whining): But whyyyyy? Mom: I don t want you to be too tired for school tomorrow, and besides, you were out the last three nights in a row. Sally (forcefully): That’s a stupid reason! Kathy, Ryan,… Read more »

“If you hear a voice within you say ‘you cannot paint,’ then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced. “ – Vincent Van Gogh

No matter how diligent you are in recognizing trigger causes, your child will still have meltdown moments. Or even meltdown days. The following tips can help you handle those inevitable bumps in the road. Be flexible and practice those solutions that seem to bring the best results. Offer Choices You may be able to avoid… Read more »

“[People] may be said to resemble not the bricks of which a house is built, but the pieces of a picture puzzle, each differing in shape, but matching the rest, and thus bringing out the picture.” – Felix Adler (1851-1933)

Here is a method that is guaranteed to eliminate whining in your family. It has worked with three of my kids, and it will work with yours. I have found it effective with any child, from age 1 to 20 (and beyond!). First, we must look at what whining is: It is your kid figuring… Read more »

“Nothing is particularly hard if you divide it into small jobs.” – Henry Ford

Dear Mr. Bedley, I just wanted to say thanks for the wonderful seminar on Discipline and the Difficult Child . I thoroughly enjoyed your presentation and I know I will find your ideas helpful. (I do not have a classroom as I work as an Educational Diagnostician, but I have teachers who are always looking… Read more »

If you re angry and you know it Do not shout. If you re angry and you know it Do not scream. The message that you send, may hurt a real good friend. If you re angry and you know it stop and count. If you re angry and you know it Keep your cool…. Read more »