Ep. 162: The Power of Selectively Ignoring Behavior

<p><a href= "https://sunshine-parenting.com/ep-162-the-power-of-selectively-ignoring-behavior/"> <span style="color: #000000"><strong>SHOW NOTES</strong></span></a></p> <p><span style="color: #000000">Join the Sunshine Parenting <strong><a href="https://www.patreon.com/sunshineparenting" target= "_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">PATREON</a></strong> squad for special perks, including bonus podcast episodes, exclusive posts, and resources! This month's Patreon resource: <a href= "https://sunshine-parenting.com/31-simple-things-pdf/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">31 Simple Things: 31 of my favorite tips for happier, more connected families.</a></span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000"><strong><a href= "https://sunshine-parenting.com/subscribe/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">Join Audrey's email subscriber community</a></strong> for resources and ideas for happier, more connected families. </span></p> <p>Frustrated with your kids' (or your partner's) behavior? Dr. Catherine Pearlman discovered, over her many years of coaching parents, that often the best way to curb an undesired behavior is to give it less attention. In this episode, I talk with Catherine, who is the founder of The Family Coach and author of <em>Ignore It! How Selectively Looking the Other Way Can Decrease Behavioral Problems and Increase Parenting Satisfaction,</em> about the helpful strategies Catherine has shared with countless parents in her columns, speaking, and coaching practice.</p> <p>In <em>Ignore It</em>, Pearlman outlines the occasions when ignoring behavior is appropriate, how to reengage when the behavior stops, and how to praise and reinforce desired behaviors. I was, of course, happy to hear that Pearlman also has vast summer camp experience as a camper, counselor, and director!</p> <h3><span style="color: #1176bc">IGNORE IT! Book Description</span></h3> <p><em>This book teaches frustrated, stressed-out parents that selectively ignoring certain behaviors can actually inspire positive changes in their kids.