Have you ever said that to your child when the child is frustrated or angry and expressing it by striking out? At times this seems like a mantra that adults repeat in the hope that it will control children's aggressive behavior. In the face of some of children's behavior, this can feel like an ineffective response leaving parents equally frustrated. The thought that this admonishment will enable children to control their behavior may be an unrealistic expectation.The ability to substitute [...]
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