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Learn why some children find it difficult to follow classroom rules and how parents can support behaviour, attention, and participation in school settings. Why Some Children Struggle With Following Classroom Rules Many parents receive feedback from teachers saying something like: “Your child finds it difficult to follow classroom rules.” This may lead parents to wonder: “Why is my child struggling with classroom rules?” Following classroom rules requires several developmenta

When a child does something puzzling or difficult — screaming, hitting, throwing themselves on the floor, refusing — the instinctive question is "how do I stop this?" But there's a more useful question underneath it: "why is this happening?" Behaviour almost always serves a purpose for the child, even when that purpose isn't obvious. Understanding the why is the key that unlocks everything else. This post introduces a simple, powerful framework for making sense of behaviour.

One of the most powerful skills you can give a child is the ability to ask for what they want. It sounds simple, but for a child who can't yet request effectively, the inability to communicate a need is a constant source of frustration — and often the root of challenging behaviour. Teaching a child to ask, in whatever form works for them, can transform daily life. Here's how to think about it. Why Requesting Matters So Much Requesting is often the most motivating communicatio