Why is your child misbehaving? What message are they trying to send you? What is missing for them? Once you have discovered and satisfied that need consistently, the unwelcome behavior will probably stop.

Have a "Yes Day." Set aside your agenda for a day and, unless you have a compelling reason to say No, say Yes to any request. You'll feel better honoring their requests, and you may have some fun too!

Teach your family to look at the bright side of life. At dinner, go around the table and ask, "What did you like best about your day? What went well for you today?" Ask follow-up questions and really make them think about the good things that have happened to them. Celebrate all the good in life!

Try this exercise - Stand up. Put your hands out in front of you. Now put them behind you and sit down, with your hands underneath you. With you in this position, your children will learn to do things themselves. You can talk and give direction and encouragement, but keep your hands off their experience! Let them do it, think it through and learn through their fingers.