Every tantrum, resistance, and frustration in children reveals their developmental struggles and emotional immaturity. In this illuminating presentation, discover how to interpret these challenging behaviors in toddlers through teens that often leave adults confused and exasperated. Learn why the path to emotional maturity is longer than we expect, and how adults can confidently guide children through developmental storms without adding to the turbulence. Rather than seeing difficult behaviors as just problems, you'll gain insights into the emotional forces driving these actions and practical strategies to lead children toward maturity. By understanding what lies beneath the behavior, parents, teachers, and caregivers can transform moments of opposition into opportunities for growth, helping children develop the emotional maturity to engage with the world responsibly—even when no one is watching.
This seminar, relevant for parents, caregivers, teachers and professionals will be presented by Dr. Deborah MacNamara.
Deborah is a clinical counsellor and educator with more than 25 years’ experience working with children, youth, and adults. She is on faculty at the Neufeld Institute, operates a counselling practice, and speaks regularly about child and adolescent development to parents, childcare providers, educators, and mental health professionals. She is also the author of the best-selling book Rest, Play, Grow: Making Sense of Preschoolers (Or Anyone Who Acts LikeOne), a children's picture book The Sorry Plane, and her new book, Nourished: Connection, Food, and Caring for our Kids (and everyone else we love). Deborah resides in Vancouver, Canada with her husband and two children. www.macnamara.caBy understanding what lies beneath the behaviour, we can transform moments of opposition into opportunities for growth and maturity.
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