Bolsover Church of England Junior School

How to Manage Difficult Behaviours and Negative Emotions

Try these simple tricks and tips, formulated by Professor Edmund Sonuga-Barke and the POP-UP team, which are backed by science and proven to work with families.

Maudsley Charity

https://maudsleycharity.org/familiesunderpressure/

Help with difficult behaviour

Tip 1: Keeping positive and motivated

Tip 2: Making sure everyone knows what’s expected of them

Tip 3: Building your child’s self-confidence and trust in you

Tip 4: Getting your child to follow instructions

Tip 5: Promoting good behaviour

Tip 6: How to limit conflict

Tip 7: Keeping calm when your kids act up

Tip 8: Using sanctions carefully

Help with negative emotions 

Tip 9: How to communicate better with your child

Tip 10: Helping your child cope with anxiety

Tip 11: Helping your child manage negative feelings

Tip 12: How to boost positive emotions

Further resources:

Behaviour Support Service Connection Resource