Does your child or teen struggle with oppositional behavior?  impulsivity? following directions? completing chores or homework? or transitioning?

Over the years, Dr. Davenport has studied a number of parenting techniques and while not all strategies work for all parents and their children, some are more likely to work with those who struggle with behavioral problems associated with ADHD, ODD, and executive functioning difficulties.

Structured behavioral and discipline techniques are proven successful. Combined with flexibility that adjusts for a family’s unique needs, “structured flexibility” is an attitude that focuses on addressing problems instead of bemoaning them.

Parenting Solutions

In this set of articles, Dr. Davenport outlines some of his favorite research-based parenting methods.

• Why Flexibly Structured Discipline Works

• The Power of Positive Attention

• Giving Effective Instructions

• Eight Steps to Better Behavior

• Five Steps to Reducing Unacceptable Behavior

• Time Out!

• Grounding (Tweens & Teens)

• Problem Solving (Tweens & Teens)

• Boundaries with Teens (Coming Soon!)

Don’t see exactly what you’re looking for? These and other methods can be customized to meet your specific needs.

Addressing Specific Problems

Dr. Davenport’s suggestions for addressing common behavior problems are outlined in the following articles.

• Impulsivity or Acting Before Thinking

• Stubborn Behavior 

• Changes in Routine

• Transitioning from one task to another

• Multiple-Step Tasks

• Completing Homework

• Completing Daily Routines

• Following Directions

• Disagreements

• Anger Control

• Cleaning His or Her Room

• Behavior Chart (for Younger Children)

Don’t see what you’re looking for?  Call 817.421.8780 to make an appointment with Dr. Davenport to discuss your specific needs.

Addressing Parenting Shame

Do you struggle with parenting shame?  Dr. Davenport understands and has written these articles just for you!

• Overcoming Parenting Shame

• Developing Self Compassion

Need Help Applying These Concepts?

Call 817.421.8780 or email us to make an appointment.  Dr. Davenport loves helping families develop Parenting Solutions to reduce stress and  increase harmony in the family.

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