https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dr-ross-greene--6447399enEducationCopyright Lives in the Balancehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/77caa90cbb2c41dd49d900018cbae2d2.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dr-ross-greene--6447399Tue, 12 May 2026 18:37:08 +0000Lives in the BalanceLives in the Balanceinfo@livesinthebalance.orgDr. Ross Greene, originator of the Collaborative & Proactive Solutions model and author of The Explosive Child, Lost at School, Lost & Found, and Raising Human Beings, provides guidance to parents on understanding and helping kids with social,...falseb277af05-d869-5208-98d2-dd44e3275f83episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/preschool-pushout--71979439Our new host Ben Jones, Director of Legal & Policy Initiatives, explores the issue of Preschool Pushout. Every year, our youngest learners are pushed out of early childhood education settings through formal expulsions, but much more commonly, they are pushed out by informal means. We hear from two experts and a parent on not only the depth and personal impact of the issue, but how we can make progress in the name of kids.

"What a tragedy it is, right at very beginning of a child's educational career to be told that school isn't the right place for them at three years old. Can you imagine that? And yet that happens all the time. Every single year we expel enough children to be able to fill up Yankee Stadium and Medlife Stadium and still have children standing in the parking lot without a place to sit." - Dr. Gilliam.

Interviewees:
Walter S. Gilliam, Ph.D., Executive Director of the Buffett Early Childhood Institute.
Alejandra Jaramillo, a parent of a young student who was pushed out of preschool.
Shantel E. Meek, Ph.D., Founding Director of the Children's Equity Project at ASU.

Lives In The Balance:
Visit our Action Center to join in the movement.
Register for our 2026 Annual Summit - Between Alarm and Opportunity: Kids in the Digital Age - presented virtually on May 20, 2026.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71979439Tue, 12 May 2026 18:30:40 +0000Lives in the BalanceOur new host Ben Jones, Director of Legal & Policy Initiatives, explores the issue of Preschool Pushout. Every year, our youngest learners are pushed out of early childhood education settings through formal expulsions, but much more commonly, they...Our new host Ben Jones, Director of Legal & Policy Initiatives, explores the issue of Preschool Pushout. Every year, our youngest learners are pushed out of early childhood education settings through formal expulsions, but much more commonly, they are pushed out by informal means. We hear from two experts and a parent on not only the depth and personal impact of the issue, but how we can make progress in the name of kids.

"What a tragedy it is, right at very beginning of a child's educational career to be told that school isn't the right place for them at three years old. Can you imagine that? And yet that happens all the time. Every single year we expel enough children to be able to fill up Yankee Stadium and Medlife Stadium and still have children standing in the parking lot without a place to sit." - Dr. Gilliam.

Interviewees:
Walter S. Gilliam, Ph.D., Executive Director of the Buffett Early Childhood Institute.
Alejandra Jaramillo, a parent of a young student who was pushed out of preschool.
Shantel E. Meek, Ph.D., Founding Director of the Children's Equity Project at ASU.

Lives In The Balance:
Visit our Action Center to join in the movement.
Register for our 2026 Annual Summit - Between Alarm and Opportunity: Kids in the Digital Age - presented virtually on May 20, 2026.]]>3087falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/empowering-voices-previewing-the-children-s-mental-health-advocacy-conference--67999775register for the CMHAC here and be sure to check out our advocacy Take Action page here.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67999775Fri, 03 Oct 2025 13:42:35 +0000Lives in the BalanceIn this episode of the CPS Podcast, Dr. Ross Greene and Ben Jones discuss the upcoming Children's Mental Health Advocacy Conference, the current issues in children's mental health advocacy, and the opportunities for community involvement. They...register for the CMHAC here and be sure to check out our advocacy Take Action page here.]]>2208falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-the-kids-ok--66809895Are the Kids OK?   Dr. Ross Greene and Dr. Nirav Shaw explore the question “Are the kids ok?” by unpacking the rising stressors kids face in a rapidly changing world, from social media and school shootings to shifting social roles, while reminding us that many kids are still doing well. They emphasize that mental health struggles are human responses to stress and that it’s hard to pin down single causes, given the layered and nuanced nature of these challenges. They caution that correlation (e.g., social media user with anxiety) does not equal causation – and that involving kids in identifying solutions will likely be more successful than mandates. This was a special live presentation arranged by Freeport Speech, Meetinghouse Arts, and Freeport Community TV3.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66809895Tue, 01 Jul 2025 11:44:19 +0000Lives in the BalanceCheck out the May 2025 episode of the CPS Podcast - Are the Kids OK?   Dr. Ross Greene and Dr. Nirav Shaw explore the question “Are the kids ok?” by unpacking the rising stressors kids face in a rapidly changing world, from social media and school...Are the Kids OK?   Dr. Ross Greene and Dr. Nirav Shaw explore the question “Are the kids ok?” by unpacking the rising stressors kids face in a rapidly changing world, from social media and school shootings to shifting social roles, while reminding us that many kids are still doing well. They emphasize that mental health struggles are human responses to stress and that it’s hard to pin down single causes, given the layered and nuanced nature of these challenges. They caution that correlation (e.g., social media user with anxiety) does not equal causation – and that involving kids in identifying solutions will likely be more successful than mandates. This was a special live presentation arranged by Freeport Speech, Meetinghouse Arts, and Freeport Community TV3.]]>5251falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cps-with-adults-and-kids-with-disabilities-the-ireland-demonstration-project--65655133https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65655133Mon, 21 Apr 2025 18:21:05 +0000Lives in the BalanceThis episode dives into the Collaborative & Proactive Solutions Ireland Demonstration Project, which has been making waves across children's disability services in Ireland. Toby Sachsenmaier shares how a grassroots start among a few healthcare...2788clinicians,educators,parentsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/if-not-now-when--65165367https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65165367Thu, 27 Mar 2025 18:18:21 +0000Lives in the BalanceThis episode of the CPS Podcast takes a big-picture look at why power struggles dominate our world—politically, socially, as well as in parenting and education—when collaboration could be the real game-changer. We explore how listening, understanding,...1855falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-realities-of-restraint-and-seclusion--64498194https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64498194Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:49:12 +0000Lives in the BalanceTwo mothers share their stories about their children's experience with restraint and seclusion in schools to raise awareness and offer hope - there is a different way...2720falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/skills-that-foster-the-better-side-of-human-nature--63717401https://cpsconnection.com/why-the-name-change/
https://cpsconnection.com/disinformationormisinformation/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63717401Thu, 16 Jan 2025 20:15:27 +0000Lives in the BalancePerhaps especially now, we think it's important to get back to skills -- empathy, appreciating how one's actions are affecting others, taking another person's perspective, resolving disagreements without conflict, and honesty -- that bring out the...https://cpsconnection.com/why-the-name-change/
https://cpsconnection.com/disinformationormisinformation/]]>1955falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/passion-perseverance-and-problem-solving--63399670http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2024/12/19/passion-perseveranceand-problem-solvingThu, 19 Dec 2024 18:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceDr. Ross Greene and Kim Hopkins explore the definition of grit and the fact that a lot of literature explaining how to teach grit leaves out the important role of problem solving first...1795counseling,education,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/us-dept-of-ed-s-words-of-wisdom-do-more-of-the-same--63332749http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2024/11/26/us-dept-of-eds-words-of-wisdom-do-more-of-the-sameTue, 26 Nov 2024 01:30:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceThe US Department of Education recently released guidance suggesting that FBAs should be completed on all students.  Dr. Ross Greene and our Director of Legal & Policy Initiatives, Ben Jones, J.D., discuss where this idea falls short, what can be...2748counseling,education,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-cps-podcast-school-safety--63332750http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2024/10/17/the-cps-podcast-school-safetyThu, 17 Oct 2024 19:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceDon't be late...ask the kid...developmental variability...safety - all key themes of this month's episode tackling the topic of school safety.  Listen now! 2027clinicians,dr ross greene,educators,parents,social workfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/setting-the-cps-record-straight--63332756http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2024/09/09/setting-the-cps-record-straightMon, 09 Sep 2024 18:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceWe are back for the 2024-25 school year!  ...and using new technology to hopefully resolve previous audio issues.  In this edition of The CPS Podcast, Dr. Greene responds to a TikTok-er who is spreading misinformation about the CPS Model.  A good...2038clinical psychology,dr ross greene,educators,parents,social workfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-we-re-up-against--63332760http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2024/05/21/what-were-up-againstTue, 21 May 2024 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceThere's legislation pending in Massachusetts that would ban suspension for students in grades K-3. An admirable effort, but it drew some very ineresting responses from readers of The Boston Glove, which reported on this effort. Those responses tell us...2545conflict resolution,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborative,the b teamfalse171fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-s-the-problem-with-plan-c--63332754http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2024/03/19/whats-the-problem-with-plan-cTue, 19 Mar 2024 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceIn the March edition of the CPS Podcast, we take a deep dive into Plan C (in the CPS model, Plan C refers to putting an expectation on hold, at least for now). While those familiar with CPS recognize that Plan C is a very important part of...2658false169fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-cps-podcast-is-the-new-aba-really-new--63332770http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2024/02/06/the-cps-podcast-is-the-new-aba-really-newTue, 06 Feb 2024 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceOn this month's program, we took a deep dive into "new" Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and whether its emphasis on assent and compassion really changes anything. Featuring guests Cindy Andree-Bowen and Shani Mandel.3034false168fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coping-strategies-are-we-teaching-kids-to-be-early-or-late--63332783http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2023/12/05/coping-strategies-are-we-teaching-kids-to-be-early-or-lateTue, 05 Dec 2023 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceThe special topic on today's program was Coping Strategies: Are We Teaching Kids to Be Early or Late? Unfortunately, many of the coping strategies we're teaching kids these days teach them to cope once they're already frustrated. That's late. What...3055conflict resolution,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborative,the b teamfalse166fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/voices-of-the-neurodivergent-community--63332766http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2023/11/14/voices-of-the-neurodivergent-communityTue, 14 Nov 2023 21:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceToday's program -- Voices of the Neurodivergent Community: What We Need You to Know -- features an interview with Jenny Hunt, a published multidisciplinary researcher that focuses on medicine, medical law, and ethics. Recently, they shifted their...2650conflict resolution,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborative,the b teamfalse165fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-is-there-disproportionality-of-punitive-exclusionary-discipline-in-schools--63332761http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2023/10/03/why-is-there-disproportionality-of-punitive-exclusionary-discipline-in-schoolsTue, 03 Oct 2023 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceOur guest hosts, Alex Spencer (formerly principal of the Alternate Learning Centers in the New York City Public Schools) and Ben Jones (Director of Legal and Policy Initiatives at Lives in the Balance) described their personal experience with and data...2727conflict resolution,dr. ross greene,lives in the balance,solving problems collaborative,the b teamfalse160fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/de-escalation-is-not-crisis-prevention--63332771http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2023/09/05/de-escalation-is-not-crisis-preventionTue, 05 Sep 2023 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceOn the first Tuesday of every month, at 11 am Eastern time, from September through May, Dr. Ross Greene and Lives in the Balance Director of Outreach Kim Hopkins cover a wide range of topics related to how we understand and treat our kids --...2635conflict resolution,lives in the balance,parenting,school discipline,solving problems collaborativefalse159fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cps-across-a-range-of-ages--63332775http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2023/05/02/cps-across-a-range-of-agesTue, 02 May 2023 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceWe had an update from one previous caller (Plan C for the win!), an email about how to use the model with toddlers, and another caller who is worried about her 18 year-old son who seems to have regressed considerably.  Check out the advice given about...2691conflict resolution,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborative,the b teamfalse158fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-little-of-this-and-a-little-of-that--63332765http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2023/04/04/a-little-of-this-and-a-little-of-thatTue, 04 Apr 2023 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceWe were able to clear some of our email backlog in today's episode and talk through how a grandparent could bring up CPS to her daughter who is parenting a challenging child, what to do when solutions don't work, and using the model with a kiddo who...2592conflict resolution,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborative,the b teamfalse157fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/surprises-often-lurk-in-step-1--63332786http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2023/03/07/surprises-often-lurk-in-step-1Tue, 07 Mar 2023 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceInteresting discussion about how step 1 - the Empathy Step - of the CPS Model helps us to understand the inner worlds of our children and how they perceive things...which often can be very different from how we adults perceive things.  Important not...2701conflict resolution,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborative,the b teamfalse156fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/plan-b-stalled-before-it-got-started--63332772http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2023/02/07/plan-b-stalled-before-it-got-startedTue, 07 Feb 2023 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceThanks to two callers, we were able to talk through some of the key things that get in the way of Plan B getting off the ground - have a listen!2566false155fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dissecting-an-attempt-at-plan-b-with-a-15-year-old--63332753http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2023/01/03/dissecting-an-attempt-at-plan-b-with-a-15-year-oldTue, 03 Jan 2023 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceHappy New Year!  Thanks to a caller, we were able to visit many important aspects of the CPS Model by hearing about an early attempt at Plan B with her 15 year old son.2673conflict resolution,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborative,the b teamfalse154fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/drill-well-my-friends--63332767http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2022/12/06/drill-well-my-friendsTue, 06 Dec 2022 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceAmazing discussions with our two callers today, both parents whose kids are struggling with school. We covered many of the nuances of solving problems collaboratively, but it all starts with making sure you're clear on what's making it hard for a kid...2544conflict resolution,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborative,the b teamfalse153fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/missing-information--63332755http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2022/11/01/missing-informationTue, 01 Nov 2022 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceThere's always some detective work to be done when Plan B doesn't go as well as hoped. Our team responded to some inquiries about that on today's podcast, but -- as is often to case with Plan B -- the team needed more info to be maximally helpful. The...2583conflict resolution,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborative,the b teamfalse152fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hope-perspective-restored--63332791http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2022/10/04/hope-perspective-restoredTue, 04 Oct 2022 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceThanks to a caller, we got a wonderful gift by helping to restore her hope, perspective, and energy for Plan B!  Lots of good info about how to go from Plan C to Plan B, plus ALSUP and drilling tips.2742conflict resolution,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborative,the b teamfalse151fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-solutions-aren-t-mutually-satisfactory--63332795http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2022/05/03/when-solutions-arent-mutually-satisfactoryTue, 03 May 2022 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceOn our last program before the Summer break, we talked with two callers about what to do when solutions aren't truly mutually satisfactory.1880conflict resolution,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborative,the b teamfalse149fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-plan-b-a-way-to-get-my-expectations-met-and-other-great-questions--63332751http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2022/04/05/is-plan-b-a-way-to-get-my-expectations-met-and-other-great-questionsTue, 05 Apr 2022 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceWe covered a few emails on today's program, including one from a parent that sparked a great conversation about whether Plan B is a way to get the adult's expectation met - the answer is "possibly" - listen for details!  Also, trouble shooting screen...1790conflict resolution,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborative,the b teamfalse148fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/disrespect-solve-the-problem-that-s-causing-it--63332800http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2022/03/01/disrespect-solve-the-problem-thats-causing-itTue, 01 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceAn abbreviated (30 minutes) program today, but lots of territory covered...including how to apply Plan B to disrespectful behaviors. (Hint: you won't be working on the disrespect directly.)1814conflict resolution,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborative,the b teamfalse147fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-are-your-high-priority-unsolved-problems--63332774http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2022/02/01/what-are-your-high-priority-unsolved-problemsTue, 01 Feb 2022 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceYou can't solve everything at once, so you'll have to be selective in choosing problems to start solving first. The algorithm: safety, frequency, and gravity. Thanks to a mom who called in, you'll get a real-life example on this program.  2719conflict resolution,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborative,the b teamfalse146fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-to-do-when-a-child-becomes-physically-aggressive--63332758http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2022/01/04/what-to-do-when-a-child-becomes-physically-aggressiveTue, 04 Jan 2022 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceThe standard advice is defuse, de-escalate, and keep everyone safe. But Collaborative & Proactive Solutions goes further than that. It's crucial to identify and solve the problem that caused the child to become physically aggressive in the first...2713conflict resolution,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborative,the b teamfalse145fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-hodge-podge-of-cps-help--63332769http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2021/12/07/a-hodge-podge-of-cps-helpTue, 07 Dec 2021 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceLots of helpful topics covered today including adjusting the model for kids with language difficulties, drilling for information, wording unsolved problems, and more!2731falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/working-out-the-plan-b-kinks--63332762http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2021/11/02/working-out-the-plan-b-kinksTue, 02 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceIf only solving problems collaboratively was really easy! Well, sometimes it is, but sometimes some fairly common roadblocks can get in the way, and on today's program we talked about a bunch of 'em, thanks to our callers and emailers.2738conflict resolution,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborative,the b teamfalse143fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/there-ain-t-no-good-guys-there-ain-t-no-bad-guys--63332764http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2021/10/05/there-aint-no-good-guysthere-aint-no-bad-guysTue, 05 Oct 2021 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceWell, aside from providing guidance to a few parents on diffiuclties they're experiencing with their children, we also heard from a parent who feels strongly that government shouldn't tell parents how to parent. While we didn't agree completely, it...2612conflict resolution,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborative,the b teamfalse142fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/plan-b-troubleshooting--63332779http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2021/09/07/plan-b-troubleshootingTue, 07 Sep 2021 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceOn our first program of the fall, we heard from a mom who's having trouble engaging her son in Plan B...and having trouble keeping her energy up to stick with the process. Hopefully the guidance of our panel was helpful.2696conflict resolution,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborative,the b teamfalse141fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/finding-your-window-in--63332784http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2021/05/04/finding-your-window-inTue, 04 May 2021 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceDoes behavior belong in step 2?  How do you find your "window in" with a reluctant older teen?  Dealing with guilt over giving in...all these topics and more were covered on today's episode.2747conflict resolution,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborative,the b teamfalse140fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/finally-the-f-word-makes-its-way-onto-the-podcast--63332798http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2021/04/06/finally-the-f-word-makes-its-way-onto-the-podcastTue, 06 Apr 2021 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceBut probably not the "f" word you're thinking of. And, when it comes to wording unsolved problems well, even "f" words are relevant.2677conflict resolution,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborative,the b teamfalse139fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/clarifying-kid-adult-concerns--63332805http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2021/03/02/clarifying-kid-adult-concernsTue, 02 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceTwo callers provided lots of great conversation today - everything from sibling strife, can an adult's concern be "I feel disrespected," and how to revisit a solution that isn't working.2694conflict resolution,dr. ross greene,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalse138fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/parenting-during-the-pandemic-and-a-mom-who-was-more-successful-than-she-knew--63332780http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2021/01/05/parenting-during-the-pandemicand-a-mom-who-was-more-successful-than-she-knewTue, 05 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceFindings from the Lives in the Balance survey on Parenting During the Pandemic are now available on the Lives in the Balance website, and were discussed at the beginning of the program. Then we heard from a mom whose first attempt at Plan B went a lot...2702conflict resolution,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborative,the b teamfalse136fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/if-you-need-a-good-overview-of-the-cps-model-this-podcast-is-it--63332763http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2020/12/01/if-you-need-a-good-overview-of-the-cps-model-this-podcast-is-itTue, 01 Dec 2020 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceThanks to four parents who emailed us with questions, this podcast provides a great overview of the basic components of identifying and solving problems collaboratively and proactively. Nothing beats real life...2680conflict resolution,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborative,the b teamfalse135fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/solving-problems-collaboratively-versus-accommodating-not-the-same-thing--63332788http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2020/11/10/solving-problems-collaboratively-versus-accommodatingnot-the-same-thingTue, 10 Nov 2020 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceAfter helping a mom sort through the ins and outs of doing Plan B with her son, we turned our attention to email, including one from a mom who was concerned that doing Plan B meant she was always going to be accomodating her son's problems. Good to...2662conflict resolution,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborative,the b teamfalse134fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-s-going-wrong-with-this-plan-b--63332804http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2020/10/06/whats-going-wrong-with-this-plan-bTue, 06 Oct 2020 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceOn today's program, we responded to a mom whose son was having difficulty participating in the Define Adult Concerns step and Invitation step of Plan B, prompting some hopefully helpful words of wisdom from our panel. Also covered: should consuquences...2727conflict resolution,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborative,the b teamfalse133fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/solving-problems-collaboratively-has-never-been-more-important--63332803http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2020/09/08/solving-problems-collaboratively-has-never-been-more-importantTue, 08 Sep 2020 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceAnd we're back...with the first segment of Parenting Your Challenging Child of the fall, after a very tumultuous summer. We responded to two moms with specific concerns about how to approach unsolved problems using Plans B and C, but a lot of the...2698confict resolution,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborative,the b teamfalse132fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/back-to-school-podcast-for-parents--63332789http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2020/08/18/back-to-school-podcast-for-parentsTue, 18 Aug 2020 23:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceWhether the schools in your neck of the woods are opening or not, the pandemic continues to present parents with major challenges. Here's your opportunity to vent, ask questions, and share ideas, and get some guidance from Dr. Greene, Kim...3633collaborative & proactive solu,covid-19,dr. ross greene,pandemic,parentingfalse131fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ending-restraint-and-seclusion-in-schools-a-followup-discussion--63332802http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2020/05/26/ending-restraint-and-seclusion-in-schools-a-followup-discussionTue, 26 May 2020 23:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceWe had quite the response to the free screening of The Kids We Lose, and our first followup discussion of the film just wasn't enough. So we're doing it again. And we'd especially like to hear from those of you who have reduced or eliminated...3478collaborative & proactive solu,dr. ross greene,restraint and seclusion,the kids we losefalse130fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fireside-chat-with-dr-greene--63332818http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2020/05/21/fireside-chat-with-dr-greeneThu, 21 May 2020 23:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceCOVID-19 is clearly a formidable disease, and many have suffered because of it. And the pandemic has definitely added some new expectations to the mix for kids, parents, and educators: too much togetherness, distance learning, and social distancing...5395false129fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/discussion-of-the-kids-we-lose-with-dr-ross-greene--63332777http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2020/05/14/discussion-of-the-kids-we-lose-with-dr-ross-greeneThu, 14 May 2020 23:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceThanks for participating in the free screening of The Kids We Lose. This one-hour, online discussion with Dr. Ross Greene is your chance to ask questions about or comment on the film. To participate in the discussion directly, call (347) 994-2981.3581behaviorally challenging kids,dr. ross greene,education,restraint and seclusion,the kids we losefalse128fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fear-and-trembling-before-the-first-plan-b--63332806http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2020/05/05/fear-and-trembling-before-the-first-plan-bTue, 05 May 2020 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceOn this program, a very endearing grandma called in to get some guidance before trying her first Plan B with her grandson. Yes, Plan B is a different animal, but perfection is not the goal. She sounds like she's ready...now it's time to take the leap.2730conflict resolution,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborative,the b teamfalse127fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/three-plans-two-ways-to-apply-them--63332836http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2020/04/07/three-plans-two-ways-to-apply-themTue, 07 Apr 2020 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceAfter checking in regarding how everyone is fairing with the COVID-19 restrictions, we talked in detail about the emergency application of Plans A, B, and C thanks to an emailer's question.  We also addressed whether the lagging skill of chronic...2702false126fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/collaboration-in-trying-times--63332839http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2020/03/27/collaboration-in-trying-timesFri, 27 Mar 2020 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceCollaboration and empathy have never been more important. But let's get practical: school is closed, your kids are home, and you need some guidance! Listen in on this special edition of Parenting Your Challenging Child!5404collaborative & proactive solu,covid-19,dr. ross greene,parentingfalse125fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/surviving-school-vacations--63332782http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2020/03/03/surviving-school-vacationsTue, 03 Mar 2020 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceGreat conversation today about surviving school vacations, expectations for connecting with family, and what to do when you find yourself in the heat of the moment when out in public2704false124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pick-your-messy--63332815http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2020/01/07/pick-your-messyTue, 07 Jan 2020 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceWe followed up on a B Team conversation about how do you know your expectations are reasonable?  Thanks to two emails, we tackled the notion that "too much power" is given to kids when we use Plan B, those addictive screens, and the idea that lagging...2698conflict resolution,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborative,the b teamfalse122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/holiday-cheer--63332796http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2019/12/03/holiday-cheerTue, 03 Dec 2019 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceHolidays are a tough time for families, perhaps especially those with kids with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. But it doesn't have to be that way, especially if parents are being responsive to the hand they've been dealt.2687false120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/young-kids-impulsive-kids-getting-started-with-cps--63332778http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2019/10/01/young-kids-impulsive-kids-getting-started-with-cpsTue, 01 Oct 2019 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceStarted out with some technical difficulties but ended up with a fantastic episode!  Thanks to a caller, we talked about how to get started with the model, uses of the model, and wording of unsolved problems.  We also answered two emails - one about...2736conflict resolution,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborative,the b teamfalse119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/back-for-the-2019-20-school-year-with-a-bang--63332816http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2019/09/10/back-for-the-2019-20-school-year-with-a-bangTue, 10 Sep 2019 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceLots of great updates from the Summer, then we covered an email from a parent who was interested to know how we view the ADHD diagnosis.  Thanks to a caller, we took a deep dive into using Plan B with screen time.2749false118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-mishmash-of-topics--63332781http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2019/05/07/a-mishmash-of-topicsTue, 07 May 2019 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceOn our last program for the 2018-19 school year, we talked with a caller about her son's school frustrations and how to best work with the school.  Covered two emails as well - one asking about the PDA diagnosis and how to work with non-verbal kids,...2930conflict resolution,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborative,the b teamfalse117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-mom-2-boys-and-a-lot-of-unsolved-problems--63332793http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2019/04/02/one-mom-2-boys-and-a-lot-of-unsolved-problemsTue, 02 Apr 2019 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceThanks to a caller, we covered a lot CPS territory today including the need for a meeting of the minds among a child's team to make real progress, when to seek help to get to that consensus, and the importance of how to word unsolved problems.2693conflict resolution,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborative,the b teamfalse116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/screen-addiction-aggression-kid-not-talking--63332860http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2019/03/05/screen-addiction-aggression-kid-not-talkingTue, 05 Mar 2019 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceDr. Greene discussed the concept of screen "addiction" and whether Plan B can be helpful (it can!).  We also answered an email from a mom struggling with an aggressive 5 year old, and a family where the child will not talk to mom.2678conflict resolution,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborative,the b teamfalse115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/troubleshooting-plan-b-kids-in-the-pit-changing-lenses--63332811http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2019/02/05/troubleshooting-plan-b-kids-in-the-pit-changing-lensesTue, 05 Feb 2019 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceAfter a revisit of the role of Plan C, a caller got some ideas to troubleshoot her Plan B attempt with her daughter about stealing her sister's belongings.  A mother emailed in about her son "refusing to change."  ...and some fantastic updates about...2711conflict resolution,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborative,the b teamfalse114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-already-have-enough-crisis-management-programs--63332819http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2019/01/15/we-already-have-enough-crisis-management-programsTue, 15 Jan 2019 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceThe crew fielded lots of emails on today's program, along with a phone call with a mom who needed some help with Plan B. But the key theme of the program: when you're doing Plan B, you're not focused on dealing with a child's behavior in the heat of...2718conflict resolution,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborative,the b teamfalse113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/seductive-screens-heat-of-the-moment-young-kids-hard-n-fast-expectations--63332855http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2018/12/04/seductive-screens-heat-of-the-moment-young-kids-hard-n-fast-expectationsTue, 04 Dec 2018 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceLots covered on today's show thanks to many emailed questions (despite some technical issues): My son won't get off his phone to talk, what to do when big behaviors happen - won't my kid think it's ok to act that way?, work with 3-6 year olds in a...2733conflict resolutions,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborative,the b teamfalse112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/consequences-choice-self-care-not-talking-oh-my--63332817http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2018/11/13/helping-your-challenging-childTue, 13 Nov 2018 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceOn this episode, we covered lots of questions that came in via email - how do consequences fit in with CPS?  When is it choice and when is it not?  The importance of self-care.  Can't get my kid to talk to me...to name a few.2736conflict resolution,dr. ross greene,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalse111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reluctant-spouses--63332827http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2018/10/02/reluctant-spousesTue, 02 Oct 2018 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceOn our first radio program of the fall, we heard from a mom who's having trouble getting her husband on boad with solving problems collaboratively with their child. There seems to be a lot of that going around, and the mom came away with lots of...2713conflict resolution,dr. ross greene,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalse19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/skill-building-the-dreaded-cell-phone-kids-not-listening-and-refusing--63332872http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2018/05/01/skill-building-the-dreaded-cell-phone-kids-not-listening-and-refusingTue, 01 May 2018 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceOn the first Monday of every month, at 11 am Eastern time, from September through May, Dr. Ross Greene and Lives in the Balance Director of Outreach Kim Hopkins-Betts – along with parents Stella Hastings and Jennifer Tretheway -- cover a wide range of...2736conflict resolution,dr. ross greene,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalse18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/working-upstream-delving-into-plan-c--63332813http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2018/04/03/working-upstream-delving-into-plan-cTue, 03 Apr 2018 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceLots covered on this month's program including why use CPS with neurotypical kids?  Help for a father who can't get his kid to talk and specifics about Plan C.2868conflict resolution,dr. ross greene,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalse17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reflections-on-the-parkland-tragedy-other-hot-topics--63332785http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2018/03/06/reflections-on-the-parkland-tragedy-other-hot-topicsTue, 06 Mar 2018 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceDr. Greene joined in the program today to offer reflections on the Parkland tragedy, and to partake in our continued discussion about what to do when your co-parent is not on board with CPS, as well as can you do CPS with young kids?2701conflict resolution,dr. ross greene,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalse16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-cps-smorgasbord--63332870http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2018/02/06/a-cps-smorgasbordTue, 06 Feb 2018 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceLots of territory covered on today's program: How do you keep drilling when a kid says he doesn't have a problem with the unsolved problem? What do you do when the kid talks but says a lot of things that don't seem to have anything to do with the...2727conflict resolution,dr. ross greene,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalse15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/plan-c-isn-t-for-giving-in-it-s-for-stabilizing--63332787http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2018/01/02/plan-c-isnt-for-giving-inits-for-stabilizingTue, 02 Jan 2018 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceWe covered some important territory on today's program...on one call, a mom needed some reassurance that the Plan C she was doing with her daughter represented her conscious, deliberate effort to stabilize things...and that getting some Plan B back...2703conflict resolution,dr. ross greene,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalse14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/parents-do-well-if-they-can--63332792http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2017/12/05/parents-do-well-if-they-canTue, 05 Dec 2017 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceAlas, the holidays are upon us, and it's the time of year when people are often nicer, kinder, gentler, more patient, and more empathic. So what's going wrong this year? Good to be reminded that we all do well if we can, and that we all exhibit...2808conflict resolution,dr. ross greene,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalse13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/getting-going-and-bumps-along-the-way--63332797http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2017/11/07/getting-going-and-bumps-along-the-wayTue, 07 Nov 2017 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceThanks to the questions of a caller and a few emailers, we discussed how to get started with the CPS model, what to do if a solution isn't working, what to do with "I don't know," and how to handle defiance in the heat of the moment.2675conflict resolution,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalse12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-little-bit-of-everything--63332830http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2017/10/03/a-little-bit-of-everythingTue, 03 Oct 2017 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceSiblings that don't play well together, the word "no," what to do in the heat of the moment, and what to do when a solution doesn't work...all covered on today's program, thanks to our B Team Parent Leaders and the fantastic questions we received from...2713conflict resolution,dr. ross greene,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalse11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bringing-the-joy-back-to-parenting--63332835http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2017/09/05/bringing-the-joy-back-to-parentingTue, 05 Sep 2017 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceOn our first program of the new broadcast year, Dr. Greene welcomed his new co-hosts, Kim Hopkins-Betts (Director of Outreach at Lives in the Balance) and Jennifer, a B Team leader and parent. They were able to respond to several emails, including one...2809conflict resolution,dr. ross greene,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yup-parents-can-have-lagging-skills-too--63332801http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2017/05/01/yup-parents-can-have-lagging-skills-tooMon, 01 May 2017 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceSo, if a parent feels like his or her lagging skills are contributing to challenging episodes with his or her child, then how does the parent learn the skills? The same way the kid does: by participating in Plan B, preferably proactively.2516conflict resolution,dr. ross greene,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pitchforks-and-torches-do-not-solve-problems-or-teach-skills--63332821http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2017/04/03/pitchforks-and-torches-do-not-solve-problems-or-teach-skillsMon, 03 Apr 2017 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceThere sure are a lot of parents who are struggling with trying to get their schools to solve problems collaboratively with their students...and we heard from many of those parents on today's program.2805conflict resolution,dr. ross greene,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-a-jungle-out-there--63332808http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2017/03/06/its-a-jungle-out-thereMon, 06 Mar 2017 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceIt's a jungle out there for many behaviorally challenging kids, and we had another stark reminder of that sad fact on today's program. 2710conflict resolution,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beware-the-preordained-solution--63332843http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2017/02/06/beware-the-preordained-solutionMon, 06 Feb 2017 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceOn today's program, we discussed one of the ways in which Plan B can go off the rails: adults entering Plan B with a preordained solution. Remember, a mutually satisfactory is one that addresses the concerns of both parties, not the solution the adult...2685conflict resolution,dr. ross greene,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-good-thing-about-blips--63332833http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2017/01/09/the-good-thing-about-blipsMon, 09 Jan 2017 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceToday we heard from a mom whose son hadn't had an explosion in months, and then -- when a video game didn't pan out as he'd hoped -- it got ugly. So we talked a little about the up side of blips, including the fact that we all have 'em.2696conflict resolution,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/looming-iep-meeting--63332822http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2016/12/05/looming-iep-meetingMon, 05 Dec 2016 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceLots of territory covered on today's program, including some guidance for a mom from overseas who's hoping an IEP will get the folks at school to solve problems collaboratively with her son. 2705conflict resolution,dr. ross greene,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-explosive-child-returns--63332823http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2016/11/21/the-explosive-child-returnsMon, 21 Nov 2016 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceAt the age of 26, he isn't explosive anymore...but he took the time to call in to today's program -- the 200th segment of Parenting Your Challenging Child -- to tell us about his journey and remind us all of why we do what we do.2708conflict resolution,dr. ross greene,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/angelic-at-school-explosive-at-home-what-gives--63332868http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2016/11/14/angelic-at-school-explosive-at-homewhat-givesMon, 14 Nov 2016 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceIf Kids do well if they can is true, then why would a kid behave perfectly at school and be a lot more difficult at home? Answers to that question and others are provided....2570conflict resolution,dr. ross greene,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/if-it-s-not-collaborative-it-s-not-plan-b--63332826http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2016/10/24/if-its-not-collaborative-its-not-plan-bMon, 24 Oct 2016 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceAre you setting limits when you're doing Plan B? Of course! You're setting limits whenever you're working collaboratively with kids on unmet expectations...and doing it collaboratively is far more productive than doing it unilaterally.2703conflict resolution,dr. ross greene,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-log-gets-rid-of-the-blob--63332831http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2016/10/17/the-log-gets-rid-of-the-blobMon, 17 Oct 2016 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceLots of territory covered, as usual, on today's program...but we started off with good reasons to keep a log of incompatibility episodes: if you don't identify specific unsolved problems, then those episodes become one big blob (defined as a shapeless...2586conflict resolution,dr. ross greene,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/too-big-to-sling-over-the-shoulder--63332825http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2016/10/03/too-big-to-sling-over-the-shoulderMon, 03 Oct 2016 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceWhat do you do when you can't sling your 15-year old over your shoulder anymore during meltowns? Solve those problems collaboratively and proactively. But that's not the only question that was answered during today's program.2706conflict resolution,dr. ross greene,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/back-to-can-t-versus-won-t--63332809http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2016/09/26/back-to-cant-versus-wontMon, 26 Sep 2016 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceSome great phone discussions today...we received an update from an old friend about a kid we've known for years, helped a mom try to extract more information from her adolescent daughter, and revisited the can't versus won't debate (which shouldn't be...2705conflict resolution,dr. ross greene,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-antidote-for-parental-guilt-back-to-plan-b--63332877http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2016/09/19/the-antidote-for-parental-guilt-back-to-plan-bMon, 19 Sep 2016 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceParents sometimes behave in ways that they then regret. What to do afterward? Plan B. What to do beforehand? Plan B. Does a psychiatric or special education label move things along? Not when it comes to identifying lagging skills and unsolved problems.  2687conflict resolution,dr. ross greene,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/all-siblings-fight-right--63332840http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2016/09/12/all-siblings-fightrightMon, 12 Sep 2016 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceOn this, our first program of fall, 2016, Dr. Greene and Susy responded to lots of questions, including several about how to use Plan B on problems causing conflict between siblings.2707conflict resolution,dr. ross greene,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-still-have-expectations-right--63332851http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2016/05/23/i-still-have-expectations-rightMon, 23 May 2016 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceIf you're using the CPS model, does that mean you no longer have expectations for a child?  Goodnesss, no.  You can't parent without expectations; you can't have influence without expectations. How you respond when your child is having difficulty...2748behaviorally challenging kids,conflict resolution,oppositional behavior,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-my-expectation--63332866http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2016/05/16/what-is-my-expectationMon, 16 May 2016 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceWe adults are a whole lot better at noticing behaviors we don't like in our kids than we are at identifying expectations the kids is having difficulty meeting...and that's the hard part in wording unsolved problems. Fortunately, help is provided!2723behaviorally challenging kids,conflict resolution,dr. ross greene,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/muscle-memory--63332875http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2016/05/09/muscle-memoryMon, 09 May 2016 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceIf you're solving problems proactively, does that help you out if you're stuck in the heat of the moment? This and lots of other questions answered on today's program!2637behaviorally challenging kids,conflict resolution,dr. ross greene,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/looking-for-the-right-school--63332832http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2016/04/25/looking-for-the-right-schoolMon, 25 Apr 2016 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceWhat are the characteristics of a good school for a behaviorally challenging kid? You'll have to listen to the program to find out. And that's not all that was discussed on today's program... 2685behaviorally challenging kids,conflict resolution,dr. ross greene,lives in the balance,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/empathy-in-the-midst-of-plan-a--63332834http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2016/04/11/empathy-in-the-midst-of-plan-aMon, 11 Apr 2016 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceAs always, lots of territory covered with our callers on today's program...but we began with an article from the Huffington Post about a mom who demonstrated great empathy for her son in the midst of Plan A. The big question: why didn't she do Plan B...2664behaviorally challenging kids,conflict resolution,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/more-than-a-diagnosis-can-tell--63332837http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2016/04/04/more-than-a-diagnosis-can-tellMon, 04 Apr 2016 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceAs always, lots of territory covered on today's program, with numerous repeat callers, and also a dad who's found his son described perfectly in the diagnostic criteria for Pathological Demand Avoidance...as usual, he was encouraged to dig even...2690behaviorally challenging kids,conflict resolution,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/different-points-on-the-journey--63332838http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2016/03/28/different-points-on-the-journeyMon, 28 Mar 2016 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceAll callers on today's program...one parent struggling with getting the ball rolling on solving problems collaboratively, another facing unique challenges along the way, and still another providing an update on where things are at three years in. 2670behaviorally challenging kids,conflict resolution,dr. ross greene,lives in the balance,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/running-on-empty--63332841http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2016/03/21/running-on-emptyMon, 21 Mar 2016 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceHow do you recharge your batteries when your behaviorally challenging kid has you completely tapped out? New lenses can help; someone who understands can help, too. But nothing tops seeing things moving in the right direction.2714conflict resolution,dr. ross greene,lives in the balance,parenting behaviorally challen,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/give-your-kid-the-fingers--63332891http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2016/03/14/give-your-kid-the-fingersMon, 14 Mar 2016 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceYes, the title of this program might have thrown you off, but if kids are having difficulty expressing their concerns in the Empathy step of Plan B, Dr. Greene's five finger method is worth knowing about. And you can learn about it in his responses to...2720behaviorally challenging kids,conflict resolution,dr. ross greene,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pathological-demand-avoidance--63332892http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2016/03/07/pathological-demand-avoidanceMon, 07 Mar 2016 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceAs usual, lots of territory covered on today's program, including a discussion about an increasingly known psychiatric diagnosis, Pathological Demand Avoidance.  And, as usual, Dr. Greene wasn't shy in pointing out the limitis of psychiatric disorder,...2710behaviorally challenging kids,conflict resolution,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/school-blues--63332852http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2016/02/29/school-bluesMon, 29 Feb 2016 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceSometimes kids with behavioral challenges are understood at school and get the help they need...sometimes not so much. On today's program, we heard from two moms who are having a "not so much" experience...2704behaviorally challenging kids,conflict resolution,dr. ross greene,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hitting-rock-bottom--63332812http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2016/02/08/hitting-rock-bottomMon, 08 Feb 2016 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceLots of territory covered on today's program, including some discussion of the age levels at which the CPS model is appropriate (we can't think of any at which it's not)...but we began by discussion whether letting kids "hit rock bottom" is the best...2768behaviorally challenging kids,conflct resolution,dr. ross greene,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-does-doing-well-mean--63332899http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2016/02/01/what-does-doing-well-meanMon, 01 Feb 2016 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceYes, Kids do well if they can is the most important theme of the CPS model...but what if your child's definition of "doing well" differs from yours? 2686behaviorally challenging kids,conflict resolution,dr. ross greene,parenting,solving problems collaboratvelfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-heat-of-the-moment--63332908http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2016/01/25/the-heat-of-the-momentMon, 25 Jan 2016 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceWhat's the best thing to do in the heat of moment? Defuse, De-escalate, and keep everyone safe. And then start solving the problems that are causing things to get heated up in the moment,..once they're solved, you won't be in the heat of the moment...2654behaviorally challenging kids,conflict resolution,dr. ross greene,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/he-s-just-stubborn--63332902http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2016/01/11/hes-just-stubbornMon, 11 Jan 2016 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceThat's what a mom who called into the program has been told about why her son is doing no work in his 10th grade English class.  But he's doing work in all of his other classes...so there must be an unsolved problem in English class. Sounds like a job...2706conflict resolution,dr. ross greene,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-real-world--63332842http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2016/01/04/the-real-worldMon, 04 Jan 2016 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceA very interesting start to the new year...on today's program, we spent some time talking with a mom who's at the beginning of her CPS journey...and responding to a dad who was struggling with whether CPS would help his son deal with the demands of...2698falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beginning-slogging-and-getting-ready--63332909http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2015/12/14/beginning-slogging-and-getting-readyMon, 14 Dec 2015 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceLots of callers on today's program...one just getting started on Plan B, another slogging through the mud with a solution that hasn't been durable, and a seasoned hand getting ready for what could be a tough discussion. All part of the process..2724behaviorally challenging kids,conflict resolution,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-m-afraid-i-m-losing-my-kids--63332910http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2015/12/07/im-afraid-im-losing-my-kidsMon, 07 Dec 2015 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceAmong the parents Dr. Greene and Susy responded to on today's program was a mom who's been struggling with her children's behavioral challenges for a long time and feels they're slipping away.2699behaviorally challenging kids,conflict resolution,dr. ross greene,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-about-time--63332905http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2015/11/30/its-about-timeMon, 30 Nov 2015 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceThis is a program worth listening to...a dad called in to provide us with an update on his first attempt at Plan B with his son...he heard concerns from his son that a wooden spoon (the primary problem-solving tool from the father's upbringing)...2700behaviorally challenging kids,conflict resolution,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/school-blues--63332906http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2015/11/16/school-bluesMon, 16 Nov 2015 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceAs we were reminded by the mom who called in near the end of the program, it can be very difficult to get schools to break out of traditional ways of operating to help behaviorally challenging students...but, as many schools throughout the world have...2678behaviorally challenging kids,conflict resolution,lives in the balance,parenting,problem solvingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/need-convincing-do-plan-b--63332810http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2015/11/09/need-convincing-do-plan-bMon, 09 Nov 2015 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceThe best way to become convinced about the effectiveness of Plan B is to start using Plan B...and that was a consistent theme during today's program.2708behaviorally challenging kids,conflict resolution,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hard-to-give-up-those-consequences--63332814http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2015/11/02/hard-to-give-up-those-consequencesMon, 02 Nov 2015 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceWe heard from a few moms on today's program...one is grappling with her son's behavior problems at school. While the school counselor is receptive to solving problems collaboratively, she also wants to keep using adult-imposed consequences for...2645falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/where-to-begin--63332911http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2015/10/26/where-to-beginMon, 26 Oct 2015 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceOnce caregivers identify a child's lagging skills and unsolved problems -- and there can be many of both -- it can be hard to home in on the top priorities...important to remember that all progress is incremental.2698behaviorally challenging kids,conflict resolution,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-ll-never-know-for-sure--63332858http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2015/10/19/well-never-know-for-sureMon, 19 Oct 2015 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceCould early childhood experiences affect a child's behavior later? Of course! How can you know the effects of those experiences? You probably can't know with great precision. What can you work on now? Lagging skills and unsolved problems... 2687behaviorally challenging kids,conflict resolution,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/creative-drilling--63332845http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2015/10/05/creative-drillingMon, 05 Oct 2015 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceA mom -- who'd called in the week before to get some help drilling for information with her son -- called in again to provide an update...and her creative drilling strategies were very effective at helping her son communicate his concerns! A good...2708behaviorally challenging kids,conflict resolution,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-aren-t-the-solutions-working--63332862http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2015/09/28/why-arent-the-solutions-workingMon, 28 Sep 2015 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceAs always, a lot of territory was covered on this program, including a mom who called in for help figuring out why the solutions that are being applied to her son's difficulties haven't been accomplishing the mission.2709conflict resolution,lives in the balance,oppositional behavior,parenting behaviorally challen,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-alsup-dymystifies-challenging-behavior--63332915http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2015/09/21/the-alsup-dymystifies-challenging-behaviorMon, 21 Sep 2015 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceChallenging behavior isn't a puzzle anymore when you put the Assessment of Lagging Skills and Unsolved Problems (ALSUP) to work.      2715behaviorally challenging kids,conflict resolution,oppositional behavior,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-journey-has-begun--63332849http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2015/05/18/the-journey-has-begunMon, 18 May 2015 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceOn this, our last program of this "broadcast year" (the program airs from September through May), we responded to emails from several parents and talked with a mental health professional who's finding the CPS model very much in keeping with her...2692behaviorally challenging kids,conflict resolution,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-problem-with-when--63332850http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2015/05/11/the-problem-with-whenMon, 11 May 2015 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceWhen you're working on what happens WHEN an unsolved problem has already caused challenging behavior, you're focused on the aftermath of the problem.  So you don't want to work on WHEN...you want to paddle upstream and start solving problems BEFORE...2694behaviorally challenging kids,conflict resolution,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/aba-versus-cps--63332920http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2015/05/04/aba-versus-cpsMon, 04 May 2015 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceAre ABA (applied behavior analysis) and CPS completely incompatible?  Well, CPS won't have you rewarding and punishing your child...but the real answer is that it depends on who you ask.2739behaviorally challenging kids,conflict resolution,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-stealing-a-lagging-skill-an-unsolved-problem-or-none-of-the-above--63332861http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2015/04/27/is-stealing-a-lagging-skill-an-unsolved-problem-or-none-of-the-aboveMon, 27 Apr 2015 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceSome great questions answered on today's program, including the one in the title...but also how to transform "No" into an unsolved problem.  2678conflict resolution,lives in the balance,oppositional behavior,parenting behaviorally challen,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-are-there-so-many-behaviorally-challenging-kids-these-days--63332865http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2015/04/13/why-are-there-so-many-behaviorally-challenging-kids-these-daysMon, 13 Apr 2015 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceUnfortunately, there are lots of things that have changed for the worse for kids in the last 40-50 years...maybe that explains it...  2702behaviorally challenging kids,conflict resolution,lives in the balance,parenting,problem solvingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-same-page--63332854http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2015/04/06/on-the-same-pageMon, 06 Apr 2015 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceOn today's program we heard from a long-time caller who's been implementing the CPS model with her sons for over three years. We reflected a little on the "good old days," heard about how far her sons have come, and learned that Plan A isn't...2716behaviorally challenging kids,conflict resolution,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-heat-of-the-moment--63332864http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2015/03/30/the-heat-of-the-momentMon, 30 Mar 2015 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceWhat should you do when your child is already in the midst of an explosive outburst?  Defuse, de-escalate, keep everyone safe.  Then figure out what just happened (so it doesn't happen again).2712behaviorally challenging kids,conflict resolution,lives in the balance,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/challenging-at-home-not-at-school-why--63332876http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2015/03/23/challenging-at-home-not-at-schoolwhyMon, 23 Mar 2015 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceChallenging behavior occurs when the demands being placed upon a kid outstrip the skills the kid has to respond adaptively.  And the embarrassment factor plays a role as well.2699behaviorally challenging kids,conflict resolution,lives in the balance,parenting,problem solvingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-there-a-downside-to-collaborating-with-kids--63332878http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2015/03/16/is-there-a-downside-to-collaborating-with-kidsMon, 16 Mar 2015 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceA lot of territory covered on today's program, including a discussion on the following question:  If you're always collaborating with a kid and working toward mutually satisfactory solutions, won't the kid come to believe that he needs to meet...2676behaviorally challenging kids,conflict resolution,lives in the balance,parenting,problem solvingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/paddling-upstream--63332824http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2015/03/02/paddling-upstreamMon, 02 Mar 2015 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceIf you're only paying attention to a child's challenging behavior, then modifying or medicating the behavior will make the most sense.  But behavior is what's happening downstream.  If you paddle upstream -- toward the problems that are causing the...2551behaviorally challenging kids,conflict resolution,oppositional behavior,parenting,problem solvingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-consequences-the-only-way-to-set-limits-and-establish-boundaries--63332884http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2015/02/23/are-consequences-the-only-way-to-set-limits-and-establish-boundariesMon, 23 Feb 2015 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceAs usual, lots of questions answered and topics covered from the mailbag during today's program, including the one in the title.2896behaviorally challenging kids,conflict resolution,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting help,problem solvingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/unmet-needs-or-concerns--63332917http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2015/02/09/unmet-needs-or-concernsMon, 09 Feb 2015 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceWhen you're in the Empathy step, are you seeking information about a child's concerns or unmet needs?  It's the former...when you're focused on the latter, you're more likely to hear about the child's solutions (rather than his or her concerns), and...2703autism spectrum disorder,behaviorally challenging kids,conduct disorder,oppositional defiant disorder,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-all-begins-with-the-alsup--63332869http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2015/01/26/it-all-begins-with-the-alsupMon, 26 Jan 2015 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceWe turned to the mailbag on today's program, and responded to inquiries from five parents.  But there was a fairly consistent theme:  it all begins with the Assessment of Lagging Skills and Unsolved Problems.  2714behaviorally challenging kids,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-proof-s-in-the-pudding-what-to-tell-kids-about-plan-b--63332873http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2015/01/12/the-proofs-in-the-pudding-what-to-tell-kids-about-plan-bMon, 12 Jan 2015 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceOne of the questions parents frequently have relates to how much to tell kids about Plan B. That question -- and a whole bunch of others -- were discussed on today's program.2669behaviorally challenging kids,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/three-boys-under-the-age-of-eight--63332885http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2015/01/05/three-boys-under-the-age-of-eightMon, 05 Jan 2015 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceMaybe the title of today's program tells you all you need to know...but maybe not! While it's tempting to use Plan A to keep things organized and keep life moving when there's three boys under the age of eight in one household, Plan B can probably...2713behaviorally challenging kids,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ups-and-downs-of-the-embarrassment-factor--63332829http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2014/12/15/ups-and-downs-of-the-embarrassment-factorMon, 15 Dec 2014 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceA variety of topics were covered on the last program of 2014, including a rather in-depth discussion of the "embarrassment factor" (kids who can hold it together outside of the home but are very challenging inside the home).  Just because a kid is...2695behaviorally challenging kids,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-therapeutic-hold-and-the-healthy-smack-some-things-don-t-go-together--63332930http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2014/12/08/the-therapeutic-hold-and-the-healthy-smack-some-things-dont-go-togetherMon, 08 Dec 2014 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceLots of ground covered on today's program -- a mom whose son becomes upset when he gets hurt phsyically, an emailer who noticed that the CPS model has moved from "baskets" to "Plans," from emergent to proactive, and from "compromising" to...2711behaviorally challenging kids,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-morphing-unsolved-problem--63332889http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2014/12/01/the-morphing-unsolved-problemMon, 01 Dec 2014 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceIt's not uncommon to start Plan B with one unsolved problem and then learn about other unsolved problems that will require separate solutions.  Thanks to a caller, that's one of the things we talked about on today's program.2708behaviorally challenging kids,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/double-header-two-kids-having-difficulty-participating-in-plan-b--63332890http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2014/11/24/double-header-two-kids-having-difficulty-participating-in-plan-bMon, 24 Nov 2014 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceWhat do you do if your child is having difficulty providing information in the Empathy step of Plan B? We're glad you (and two of our callers) asked!2699behaviorally challenging kids,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/premature-solutions--63332856http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2014/11/17/premature-solutions-1Mon, 17 Nov 2014 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceOn today's program, Ross and Susy spoke with a mom who's thinking of pulling her son out of school due to poor performance...but will that solution really solve the problem? Or does the mom need more information about what's getting in the way for her...2699behaviorally challenging kids,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-do-i-explain-this--63332879http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2014/11/10/how-do-i-explain-thisMon, 10 Nov 2014 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceExplaining Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) to a kid can be a challenge, but this radio program should help you out. And if you've been very focused on imploring your child to take responsibility for his actions, you'll probably want to...2693behaviorally challenging kids,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-need-info-some-creative-ways-to-get-it--63332859http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2014/10/27/you-need-info-some-creative-ways-to-get-itMon, 27 Oct 2014 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceIf you're wondering about what to do if your child is having difficulty providing you with information about his/her concern, perspective, or point of view in the Empathy step of Plan B, this program should help out...thanks to one of our callers.2715behaviorally challenging kids,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-s-more-informative-the-diagnoses-or-lagging-skills-and-unsolved-problems--63332919http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2014/10/20/whats-more-informative-the-diagnoses-or-lagging-skills-and-unsolved-problemsMon, 20 Oct 2014 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceSusy and Dr. Greene covered a lot of ground on today's program, including helping a mom whose daughter has been diagnosed with generalized and social anxiety get more focused on her daughter's specific lagging skills and unsolved problems.2712behaviorally challenging kids,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/debbie-s-lagging-skills-and-unsolved-problems--63332931http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2014/09/29/debbies-lagging-skills-and-unsolved-problemsMon, 29 Sep 2014 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceOn today's program, we helped Debbie's mom with the wording of unsolved problems on the Assessment of Lagging Skills and Unsolved Problems.  Now we're ready to start solving those problems collaboratively and proactively!2715behaviorally challenging kids,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/getting-to-know-debbie--63332867http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2014/09/22/getting-to-know-debbieMon, 22 Sep 2014 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceOn today's program, we helped a mom begin identyfing the lagging skills and unsolved problems contributing to the challenging episodes of her daughter (who we're calling Debbie), using the Assessment of Lagging Skills and Unsolved Problems (ALSUP) as...2706behaviorally challenging kids,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/different-points-on-the-journey--63332933http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2014/09/15/different-points-on-the-journeyMon, 15 Sep 2014 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceOur callers made this a very poignant program. The first was a dad who's been using the CPS model for some time now. He had some very encouraging news about his son. The second was a mom who's just at the beginning of her CPS journey. And the third...2479behaviorally challenging kids,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-challenging-behavior-communicating--63332888http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2014/09/08/what-is-challenging-behavior-communicatingMon, 08 Sep 2014 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceWell, Parenting Your Challenging Child is back on the air for another nine months, and Dr. Greene and his new co-host, Susy, kicked things off by responding to emails from several parents and a parent who called in...all seeking guidance on how to...2743behaviorally challenging kids,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-empathy-corner--63332828http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2014/05/19/the-empathy-cornerMon, 19 May 2014 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceSome great information on today's program -- the last until September -- including information on collaborating with kids on social difficulties. But one parent told us, by email, about something she and her husband do with her son when it doesn't...2714behaviorally challenging kids,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/same-song-different-tune--63332846http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2014/05/12/same-song-different-tuneMon, 12 May 2014 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceShould you solve problems collaboratively with your not-so-challenging kids?  Today's first caller has no doubts about the answer to that question.2697behaviorally challenging kids,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-meaning-of-strength--63332918http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2014/05/05/the-meaning-of-strengthMon, 05 May 2014 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceParents of behaviorally challenging kids are often told that they need to be stronger, firmer, and more consistent...and yet, as discussed on today's Parents Panel, solving problems collaboratively takes a lot of strength too...and parents seem to...2699behaviorally challenging kids,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/getting-into-that-plan-b-habit--63332914http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2014/04/28/getting-into-that-plan-b-habitMon, 28 Apr 2014 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceAs always, lots of questions answered on today's program. One of the key points: once Plan B becomes a habit, kids (and caregivers) listen better to each others' concerns because they aren't so worried about having their own concerns blown off the table.2708behaviorally challenging kids,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-do-the-skills-get-taught--63332912http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2014/04/14/how-do-the-skills-get-taughtMon, 14 Apr 2014 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceAs always, lots of territory was covered on today's program, including a call from an overwhelmed mom who wanted to know how to get started on helping her behaviorally challenging child. But, early on, Dr. Greene explained how skills are taught when...2702behaviorally challenging kids,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/being-responsive-and-collaborating-at-all-ages--63332926http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2014/04/07/being-responsive-and-collaborating-at-all-agesMon, 07 Apr 2014 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceThe Parents Panel covered a wide range of topics on today's program, but the starting and ending theme went something like this: Is there any age at which you wouldn't try to be responsive to the hand you've been dealt and try to understand and...2709behaviorally challenging kids,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/parenting-your-challenging-child--63332934http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2014/03/31/parenting-your-challenging-childMon, 31 Mar 2014 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceParenting is really hard, but it's especially hard if you're the parent of a child with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges.  There's so much advice being thrown your way, a lot of it telling you to be more firm, more consistent, and more...2616behaviorally challenging kids,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/caught-up-in-the-diagnoses--63332863http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2014/03/24/caught-up-in-the-diagnosesMon, 24 Mar 2014 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceDr. Greene made his way through lots of email today, and there was a key them that cut across many of them: while psychiatric diagnoses can be useful in some ways, identifying your child's lagging skills and unsolved problems is almost always more...2702behaviorally challenging kids,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-won-t-he-talk-to-us--63332939http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2014/03/10/why-wont-he-talk-to-usMon, 10 Mar 2014 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceLots of good info on today's program. We heard back from last week's mom, who was starting to organize the effort in working on her son's behavioral challenges. Dr. Greene also answered a bunch of questions he received via email, including one from a...2696behaviorally challenging kids,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-i-still-do-the-old-stuff--63332935http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2014/03/03/can-i-still-do-the-old-stuffMon, 03 Mar 2014 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceMany parents wonder if they need to completely drop their old ways of doing things when they're implementing Dr. Greene's CPS model, and the Educators Panel had some ideas about that...and then responded to a very distressed mom looking for some guidance.2718behaviorally challenging kids,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-gotta-know-what-you-re-working-on--63332871http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2014/02/24/you-gotta-know-what-youre-working-onMon, 24 Feb 2014 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceThanks to our callers and emailers, lots of good information on this program...but a familiar theme kept coming through: identifying unsolved problems helps you know what you're working on, makes challenging episodes predictable, and helps you...2693behaviorally challenging kids,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/february-parents-panel-hearing-clarifying-validating--63332941http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2014/02/03/february-parents-panel-hearing-clarifying-validatingMon, 03 Feb 2014 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceWe returned to siblings today on the Parents Panel, and had a very interesting discussion about the pressure parents feel to agree or disagree with a child's concerns (and to take sides). The reality is that agreeing/disagreeing and taking sides are...2720behaviorally challenging kids,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/raised-on-plan-a-trying-to-roll-with-plan-b--63332923http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2014/01/27/raised-on-plan-a-trying-to-roll-with-plan-bMon, 27 Jan 2014 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceDr. Greene answered lots of emailed questions on today's program, including one from two parents who were themselves raised on Plan A, recognize that Plan A isn't working for their behaviorally challenging child, are doing their best to roll with Plan...2702behaviorally challenging kids,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/at-the-fork-in-the-road--63332927http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2014/01/13/at-the-fork-in-the-roadMon, 13 Jan 2014 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceWhat do you do when Plan A keeps backfiring but you want to feel like you still have some control as a parent? That's the gist of what today's first caller was asking...and Dr. Greene's answer was "Plan B".  That mom has her work cut out for her...but...2677behaviorally challenging kids,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-sibling-tells-it-like-it-is--63332929http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2014/01/06/a-sibling-tells-it-like-it-isMon, 06 Jan 2014 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceOur first program (and Parents Panel) of 2014 was a poignant one, as we heard from the sibling of a previously explosive child. She had some words of wisdom for all of us.2761behaviorally challenging kids,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/prioritizing-unsolved-problems--63332943http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2013/12/16/prioritizing-unsolved-problemsMon, 16 Dec 2013 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceOn the last show before the New Year, Dr. Greene answers some parent email questions. Topics discussed include redefining descriptions of behaviorally challenging kids in a more helpful way, initiating conversations about very specific topics, and...2711behaviorally challenging kids,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/december-parents-panel-just-getting-started--63332847http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2013/12/09/december-parents-panel-just-getting-startedMon, 09 Dec 2013 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceThis was a Parents Panel program, and our two moms had lots to say about how they got the ball rolling with CPS in their families, including what changed for the better and what mistakes they learned from along the way. These moms are good!2710behaviorally challenging kids,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/plan-b-with-teens--63332881http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2013/11/25/plan-b-with-teensMon, 25 Nov 2013 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalancePlan B with a teenager may require some special considerations, like how to deal with skepticism (and eye-rolling) from your teen as you start out with the model. Dr. Greene offers a caller some advice on how to implement the model with her teenage...2706behaviorally challenging kids,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exploring-other-forms-of-communication--63332848http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2013/11/18/exploring-other-forms-of-communicationMon, 18 Nov 2013 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceDr. Greene catches up on some email questions sent in by Parents. Topics discussed include using resources to encourage educators to change the lenses with which they view behaviorally challenging children, using Plan B with nonverbal children, and...2696behaviorally challenging kids,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/building-trust--63332940http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2013/11/04/parenting-your-challenging-childMon, 04 Nov 2013 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceDr. Greene is joined by our Parents Panel today, who help field concerns from live callers. The first caller reports her success in having Plan B conversations with her son, which have increased the level of trust in their relationship and taught her...2741behaviorally challenging kids,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/back-to-basics--63332882http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2013/10/28/parenting-your-challenging-childMon, 28 Oct 2013 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceOn this episode, we hear from two live callers who are trying the model, as well as a parent who is at the end of her rope with daughter’s challenging behavior. Dr. Greene troubleshoots, reminding us of the importance of the Empathy Step. Skepticism...2693behaviorally challenging kids,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/changing-lenses--63332853http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2013/10/21/parenting-your-challenging-childMon, 21 Oct 2013 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceThe difficulties of behaviorally challenging kids tend to be complex, which can be further complicated when caregivers or educators are not viewing the kid through a prism of lagging skills and unsolved problems. On this program, we hear a parent's...2703behaviorally challenging kids,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/communication-is-key--63332946http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2013/10/07/parenting-your-challenging-childMon, 07 Oct 2013 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceIn this episode, our newest parents panel member, Anna, shares how Plan B has given her family hope. One caller asks for advice on how to navigate divorce with a behaviorally challenging child. Anna and Suzy advise that keeping the lines of...2708behaviorally challenging kids,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/just-keep-drilling--63332886http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2013/09/30/parenting-your-challenging-childMon, 30 Sep 2013 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceDr. Greene answered more emails from the summer on this program.  Among the questions answered: What to do when kids don't talk in the Empathy step of Plan B, whether Plan B can be applied to toilet training, and how to help kids who are holding it...2702behaviorally challenging kids,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/success-stories--63332857http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2013/09/23/parenting-your-challenging-childMon, 23 Sep 2013 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceWe heard from a few callers today who related some of the successes they're having in using Plan B...and were reminded (by way of another's mom's email) that we want to focus not on what a child does in response to an unsolved problem (i.e., his...2703behaviorally challenging kids,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-invitation-step-of-plan-b--63332880http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2013/09/16/parenting-your-challenging-childMon, 16 Sep 2013 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceDr. Greene tried to catch up on summer emails during this program, and started with one asking for more information about the Invitation step of Plan B.  Of course, you'll have to listen to the program to hear that and everything else!2714behaviorally challenging kids,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trying-harder-isn-t-a-great-solution--63332898http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2013/09/09/parenting-your-challenging-childMon, 09 Sep 2013 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceAfter a summer hiatus, we jump-started the program with the Parents Panel, and had a nice opportunity to get reminders on a few of the key tenets of solving problems collaboratively:  Plan B is far more effective when it's done proactively, and also...2710behaviorally challenging kids,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/talking-about-talking--63332913http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2013/05/20/parenting-your-challenging-childMon, 20 May 2013 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceOn this last program until September, we got caught up on email...and covered a lot of ground. Among the topics: in kids who are having difficulty participating in Plan B, sometimes it's necessary to talk with them about what's hard about talking...2703behaviorally challenging kids,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/parents-panel-gearing-up-for-summer--63332945http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2013/05/06/parenting-your-challenging-childMon, 06 May 2013 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceAs always, we covered a lot of territory on this last Parents Panel until September...including giving some thought to what summers can be like for parents of behaviorally challenging kids.2706behaviorally challenging kids,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-s-more-informative-than-a-psychiatric-diagnosis--63332928http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2013/04/29/parenting-your-challenging-childMon, 29 Apr 2013 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceHint: Just about everything. But you'll have to listen to this program for the details.2702behaviorally challenging kids,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/babysitting-and-baby-steps--63332895http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2013/04/22/parenting-your-challenging-childMon, 22 Apr 2013 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceLots of ground covered on today's program...among the questions Dr. Greene answered: What to do if the folks at school are looking to parents for help with unsolved problems that are occurring at school? And, what are some baby steps for parents who...2700behaviorally challenging kids,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fictitious-concerns-no-such-thing--63332874http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2013/04/08/parenting-your-challenging-childMon, 08 Apr 2013 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceAs usual, varied topics were covered on todays program.  Among them, a mom's belief that her child's concerns aren't true...2711behaviorally challenging kids,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-is-going-to-take-a-while--63332950http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2013/04/01/parenting-your-challenging-childMon, 01 Apr 2013 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceLot's of discussion on our April Parents Panel, including the fact that there's a lot of work still to be done to change societal lenses and practices with behaviorally challenging kids...and the fact that we're talking about that is a good thing!2704behaviorally challenging kids,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/about-those-consequences--63332883http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2013/03/25/parenting-your-challenging-childMon, 25 Mar 2013 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceWhat should the consequence be if a child exhibits challenging behavior after an adult uses Plan A to solve a problem? That's not the only question answered on today's program...2704behaviorally challenging kids,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/that-s-why-we-re-here--63332949http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2013/03/18/parenting-your-challenging-childMon, 18 Mar 2013 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceLots of ground covered on today's program, including a plea from a parent whose child is in a school and school system in which punishment and expulsion are still being used to handle oppositional and explosive behavior.  The principal, vice...2705behaviorally challenging kids,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-plan-b-stuff-is-hard--63332916http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2013/03/11/parenting-your-challenging-childMon, 11 Mar 2013 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceLots of territory covered on today's program, most of it related to things that can go awry when parents are trying to solve problems collaboratively. Here's the good news: with some minor adjustments in strategy, things can start going a whole lot...2703behaviorally challenging kids,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/parenting-your-challenging-child--63332922http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2013/03/04/parenting-your-challenging-childMon, 04 Mar 2013 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceParenting is really hard, but it's especially hard if you're the parent of a child with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges.  There's so much advice being thrown your way, a lot of it telling you to be more firm, more consistent, and more...2706behaviorally challenging kids,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-t-take-your-hands-off-the-wheel--63332948http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2013/02/25/parenting-your-challenging-childMon, 25 Feb 2013 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceA lot of territory was covered on this program, as several parents called in with questions and Dr. Greene responded to questions sent by email as well.  But the key theme was established by the first caller:  if solving problems collaboratively is...2711behaviorally challenging kids,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/making-the-unpredictable-more-predictable--63332954http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2013/02/11/parenting-your-challenging-childMon, 11 Feb 2013 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceParents often say that the unsolved problems setting in motion challenging episodes in their kids are unpredictable. But that's not exactly so.  Because Plan B is most effective when it's used proactively, it's crucial to transform the seemingly...2702behaviorally challenging kids,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-luxury-of-hindsight--63332887http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2013/02/04/parenting-your-challenging-childMon, 04 Feb 2013 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceOn today's Parents Panel, one of our Panel members told us about her recent visit with her behaviorally challenging son, who is now a young adult. He's doing really well...perhaps evidence that Plan B (and a lot of patience) can do a kid and his...2742behaviorally challenging kids,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/get-busy-the-meds-are-working--63332896http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2013/01/28/parenting-your-challenging-childMon, 28 Jan 2013 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceOn today's program, Dr. Greene spent some time talking with the dad of a child whose aggressive, violent behavior has been reduced dramatically by various medications.  The take-home message: take advantage of the lull so as to get good at Plan...2707behaviorally challenging kids,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/parenting-your-challenging-child--63332932http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2013/01/07/parenting-your-challenging-childMon, 07 Jan 2013 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceParenting is really hard, but it's especially hard if you're the parent of a child with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges.  There's so much advice being thrown your way, a lot of it telling you to be more firm, more consistent, and more...2703behaviorally challenging kids,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reflections-on-a-tragedy--63332955http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2012/12/17/parenting-your-challenging-childMon, 17 Dec 2012 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceOn today's program, Dr. Greene offered his thoughts on the tragedy that took place three days earlier in Newtown, Connecticut, and on the role that collaboration and empathy can play in reducing the likelihood of such tragedies.2701behaviorally challenging kids,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/double-header--63332936http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2012/12/10/parenting-your-challenging-childMon, 10 Dec 2012 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceTwo primary questions were covered on today's program.  Can a mom change the lenses she's wearing so as to better help her adopted adolescent daughter? Can another mom solve problems collaboratively with not one but two very active, impulsive kids?...2703behaviorally challenging kids,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/december-parents-panel-holiday-edition--63332958http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2012/12/03/parenting-your-challenging-childMon, 03 Dec 2012 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceParenting a challenging child is hard, but it can be even harder during the holidays.  The Parents Panel -- along with a caller -- has some guidance to help you get through it all. This program is sponsored by Lives in the Balance...2704behaviorally challenging kids,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-reason-to-scream-if--63332893http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2012/11/26/parenting-your-challenging-childMon, 26 Nov 2012 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceLots of questions answered on today's program, but there was one key theme at the end:  People -- kids and adults -- don't scream if they're confident their concerns will be heard and addressed. 2628behaviorally challenging kids,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting,solving problems collaborativefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-child-has-been-suspended-again--63332951http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2012/11/19/parenting-your-challenging-childMon, 19 Nov 2012 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceSeveral different topics were discussed on today's program...among them, Dr. Greene received a call from a dad whose fourth grade child has been suspended from school...yet again. What should he do? That's what they talked about.2710behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/november-parents-panel-the-dreaded-phone-calls-from-school--63332921http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2012/11/05/parenting-your-challenging-childMon, 05 Nov 2012 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceLots of different topics covered on the Parents Panel today, including things parents can do to help schools transform school discipline...but a big part of the discussion focused on what it feels like to receive constant reminders from school that...2704behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-if-i-m-lacking-skills-too--63332925http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2012/10/22/what-if-im-lacking-skills-tooMon, 22 Oct 2012 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceYour child isn't the only one lacking skills...and s/he's not the only one learning new skills through Plan B either!2721behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/precision-on-unsolved-problems--63332957http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2012/10/15/parenting-your-challenging-childMon, 15 Oct 2012 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceUnsolved problems can be hard to word...but if you want your child to respond to your efforts to gather information in the Empathy step of Plan B, some precision on the wording can be helpful. And that's not all Dr. Greene covered on today's program!2710behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/october-parents-panel-pearls-of-wisdom--63332924http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2012/10/01/parenting-your-challenging-childMon, 01 Oct 2012 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceThe Parents Panel covered lots of territory today, including the pearls of wisdom Panel members wish they'd been provided before they began their long journeys with their behaviorally challenging kids.2711behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/which-behaviors-can-my-child-control--63332937http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2012/09/24/parenting-your-challenging-childMon, 24 Sep 2012 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceOn this program, Dr. Greene spent some time talking with a mom whose son is diagnosed with ADHD, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and Tourette's disorder...a very tough combination. How can she (and her son's teacher) figure out which challenging...2703behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-do-you-know-you-re-doing-plan-b--63332953http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2012/09/17/parenting-your-challenging-childMon, 17 Sep 2012 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceAfter a summer hiatus, Dr. Greene responded to questions today, and there were some good ones! How do you know you're using Plan B? What if your co-parent isn't on board with CPS?  What do you do once your child is already in the midst of an...2704behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/september-parents-panel-the-brother-is-the-bully--63332938http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2012/09/10/parenting-your-challenging-childMon, 10 Sep 2012 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceIn this first program of the season, the Parents Panel tackled the very tough issue of bullying.  But not bullying at school...bullying at home.  2716behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/triaging-plan-b-troubles--63332894http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2012/05/29/parenting-your-challenging-childTue, 29 May 2012 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceOn this last radio program until the fall, Dr. Greene answered some email and focused in particular on what might be going awry in a mom's attempt to use Plan B with her son.  Back in the fall!2129behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/umpires-low-frustration-tolerance-and-realistic-solutions--63332897http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2012/05/22/parenting-your-challenging-childTue, 22 May 2012 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceOn this program, a mom called in seeking help on her son's difficulties tolerating frustration during little league baseball games...but the guidance she was provided would help on other unsolved problems as well.2696behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/just-getting-started-identifying-unsolved-problems--63332959http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2012/05/15/parenting-your-challenging-childTue, 15 May 2012 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceAs the caller on today's program has discovered, one of the hardest parts of getting started with Collaborative Problem Solving is identifying specific unsolved problems (instead of challenging behaviors). But she seems ready to tackle that one now!  2694behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/spanking-solves-no-problems--63332900http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2012/05/08/parenting-your-challenging-childTue, 08 May 2012 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceDr. Greene's guest on today's program was Robbyn Peters Bennett from the US Alliance to End the Hitting of Children (www.endhittingusa.org)...and this is one you'll want to listen to.2705behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/may-parents-panel-teaching-social-skills--63332961http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2012/05/01/parenting-your-challenging-childTue, 01 May 2012 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceWell, this was our last Parents Panel until September, but it was a good one!  2710behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-child-s-challenging-behavior-isn-t-predictable-at-all--63332942http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2012/04/24/parenting-your-challenging-childTue, 24 Apr 2012 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceJust because an unsolved problem doesn't set in motion a challenging episode every time doesn't mean it's not predictable.2373behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sometimes-homework-is-a-very-low-priority--63332901http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2012/04/17/parenting-your-challenging-childTue, 17 Apr 2012 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceWhat could be more important than homework? Lots of things! And trying to solve every problem at once is the surest way to guarantee than none get solved at all.2703behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/restitution--63332947http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2012/04/10/parenting-your-challenging-childTue, 10 Apr 2012 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceMaking amends is fine...but solving problems so the child doesn't have to make amends in the first place is even better.2711behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/april-parents-panel-my-child-and-i-are-equals--63332952http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2012/04/03/parenting-your-challenging-childTue, 03 Apr 2012 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceWell, not exactly...but your respective concerns have equal standing and both sets of concerns need to be addressed for a problem to be solved. 2713behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/parents-do-well-if-they-can-too--63332960http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2012/03/27/parenting-your-challenging-childTue, 27 Mar 2012 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceSometimes parents who are new to Collaborative Problem Solving are very hard on themselves for not knowing about it in the first place and feel pretty bad about what they were doing before. But you can't fault yourself for what you didn't know.2696behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/uninformed-solutions--63332903http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2012/03/13/parenting-your-challenging-childTue, 13 Mar 2012 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceSolutions arrived at with Plan A -- through imposition of adult will -- are not only unilateral, they're uninformed...and that's a big part of the reason they often don't work very well.2682behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/march-parents-panel-what-if-there-s-no-solution--63332956http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2012/03/06/parenting-your-challenging-childTue, 06 Mar 2012 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceThe Parents Panel covered a wide range of topics on today's program...including the difference between "lowering" and "adjusting" expectations for a behaviorally challenging child.2728behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/feelings-versus-concerns--63332904http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2012/02/28/parenting-your-challenging-childTue, 28 Feb 2012 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceIt's certainly fine to ask a child how he or she feels about an unsolved problem...but if you want to solve the problem, gathering information about his or her concern or perspective is even better.2704behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/different-humps-same-answer--63332907http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2012/02/21/parenting-your-challenging-childTue, 21 Feb 2012 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceTwo different moms called into today's program asking for guidance on helping their kids' schools get on board with the CPS model.  Their situations were a little different...but the guidance was pretty much the same.2701behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/understanding-what-s-getting-in-a-child-s-way--63399686http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2012/02/14/parenting-your-challenging-childTue, 14 Feb 2012 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceOn today's program we were reminded of how important it is to get a handle on a child's lagging skills so we understand what's really getting in the way for the child...and to nail down highly specific unsolved problems so we know what we're working on.2713behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/february-parents-panel-what-s-hard-about-using-plan-b--63399674http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2012/02/07/parenting-your-challenging-childTue, 07 Feb 2012 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalancePlan B is fundamentally easy but really hard...and, on this program, our Parents Panel members talked about their own experiences with the hard parts.2702behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/helping-your-child-s-school-solve-problems-collaboratively--63399685http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2012/01/31/parenting-your-challenging-childTue, 31 Jan 2012 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceWe covered a lot of territory on today's program, but one of the big questions was related to how parents can help schools implement CPS.  (That doesn't come until near the end of the program...fortunately, there's lots of good information on the way...2685behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/understanding-comes-before-helping--63399698http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2012/01/24/parenting-your-challenging-childTue, 24 Jan 2012 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceWhat treatment options should you consider for your behaviorally challenging child?  You can't really answer that question until you achieve a clear understanding of what's causing your child's difficulties.  Without that understanding, there's the...2711behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lots-of-good-questions-lots-of-good-answers--63399687http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2012/01/17/parenting-your-challenging-childTue, 17 Jan 2012 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceSome sad stories on today's program, but also some hope: we have the technology to identify kids' lagging skills and unsolved problems, and we have the technology to see that those problems get solved. A very informative program covering a wide range...2706behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/january-parents-panel--63399672http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2012/01/10/parenting-your-challenging-childTue, 10 Jan 2012 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceEven Parents Panel members sometimes get stuck using Plan A...and need help getting back to Plan B. 2709behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/child-in-a-deep-hole-at-school--63399683http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2011/12/13/parenting-your-challenging-childTue, 13 Dec 2011 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceOn today's program, we heard from a mom whose son is sleeping late and missing a lot of school. How are we going to solve that problem? By using Plan B to learn as much as possible about how that student fell into that hole in the first place. 2712behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/december-parents-panel--63399694http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2011/12/06/parenting-your-challenging-childTue, 06 Dec 2011 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceWhat do you do when your child's difficulties get you down? You try to get back up again...and back to Plan B ASAP.2712behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/just-starting-the-journey--63399671http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2011/11/29/parenting-your-challenging-childTue, 29 Nov 2011 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceOn this program, we heard from several parents who were just getting the ball rolling on using the Collaborative Problem Solving approach.  The journey is usually bumpy, but they already have some key ingredients working for them: bravery and a...2703behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/radical-ideas-about-rad--63399682http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2011/11/22/parenting-your-challenging-childTue, 22 Nov 2011 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceCan Reactive Attachment Disorder be understood (and treated) through the lenses of Collaborative Problem Solving? What's the best way to approach a co-parent who's not yet on board with CPS?  What's the best way to approach school staff who aren't on...2710behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-ups-and-downs-of-problem-solving--63399690http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2011/11/15/parenting-your-challenging-childTue, 15 Nov 2011 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceOn today's program, we heard from a mom who's just starting to use Plan B (and having pretty good early success), as well as from a mom who's running into more trouble in her early efforts to use Plan B. 2704behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stop-hitting-kids-and-start-solving-problems--63399684http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2011/11/08/parenting-your-challenging-childTue, 08 Nov 2011 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceIs spanking a kid ever a good idea? Not if you know why challenging kids are challenging (lagging skills) and are solving the problems (collaboratively) that are giving rise to their challenging episodes!2703behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/november-parents-panel--63399697http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2011/11/01/parenting-your-challenging-childTue, 01 Nov 2011 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceOn today's program, the Parents Panel tackled video games...a very tough unsolved problem. 2705behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-t-solve-problems-without-identifying-kids-concerns--63399696http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2011/10/25/parenting-your-challenging-childTue, 25 Oct 2011 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceThat's what the Empathy step is for: really, truly, understanding what's getting in the way for a kid on a specific unsolved problem. Without that information, solving problems is a shot in the dark.2704behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/behaviors-are-not-unsolved-problems--63399688http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2011/10/18/parenting-your-challenging-childTue, 18 Oct 2011 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceOne of the biggest non-starters in the Empathy step of Plan B is trying to talk with a child about his behavior rather than the unsolved problem setting that behavior in motion. And one of our callers is trying to get over that hump.2711behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-my-child-playing-me-for-a-fool--63399676http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2011/10/11/parenting-your-challenging-childTue, 11 Oct 2011 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceOn today's program, Dr. Greene heard about the efforts of a mom who was struggling to do Plan B with her son...and gave some (hopefully) helpful tips on how to fine-tune the effort (including some of the things mom was thinking that were getting in...2705behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/october-parents-panel-what-do-bullies-and-the-bullied-need--63399691http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2011/10/04/parenting-your-challenging-childTue, 04 Oct 2011 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceAre bullies lacking skills? How about the bullied? If so, then what do they really need from us? The Parents Panel weighs in!2719behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-value-s-of-plan-b--63399692http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2011/09/27/parenting-your-challenging-childTue, 27 Sep 2011 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceOn this program, Dr. Greene answered questions from emailers and covered a wide range of topics...including what to do when religious values and Plan B seem inconsistent with each other.2701behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/allies-and-light-bulbs--63399680http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2011/09/20/parenting-your-challenging-childTue, 20 Sep 2011 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceOn today's program, we heard from two different parents who were having difficulty making sure their children were well-understood and well-treated at school. Our key theme: nothing takes the place of identifying a kid's lagging skills and unsolved...2702behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/energy-back--63399673http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2011/09/13/parenting-your-challenging-childTue, 13 Sep 2011 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceIn this first program of the new school year, Dr. Greene responded to some of the email he received over the summer. Some familiar themes: the necessity of creating a (very specific) list of unsolved problems, prioritizing (so you know what problems...2697behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cps-and-aba--63399700http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2011/05/31/parenting-challenging-kids-collaborative-problem-solving-aTue, 31 May 2011 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceIs the CPS model compatible with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)?  That depends on your definition of ABA. Is intervention "working"?  That depends on your definition of "working". 2695behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,explosive kids,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting difficult kidsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-an-appointment--63399705http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2011/05/24/parenting-challenging-kids-collaborative-problem-solving-at-homeTue, 24 May 2011 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceSome behaviorally challenging kids don't like to be suprised by the topic and timing of Plan B, even when it's proactive. Better to make an appointment with the child...and even give the child the heads-up on the topic.2709behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting difficult kidsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-is-hard--63399703http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2011/05/17/parenting-challenging-kids-collaborative-problem-solving-at-homeTue, 17 May 2011 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceParenting and teaching kids with behavioral challenges is really hard.  But there are things adults can do to make it even harder, and things adults can do to make it easier (not easy, easier).2695behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting difficult kidsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-certain-type-of-solution--63399701http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2011/05/10/parenting-challenging-kids-collaborative-problem-solving-at-homeTue, 10 May 2011 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceLots of callers on today's program, and we covered lots of key themes of Collaborative Problem Solving. One of the most important: when you're solving problems, you're not primarily trying to figure out what a child should do once he or she becomes...2718behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting difficult kidsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/may-parents-panel-kids-do-well-if-they-can-revisited--63399707http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2011/05/03/parenting-challenging-kids-collaborative-problem-solving-at-homeTue, 03 May 2011 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceOn today's program, the Parents Panel heard from a mom who's son's academic difficulties had become problematic again recently...did he lose his motivation or did the academic tasks begin exceeding his capacity to respond adaptively?  That's what the...2705behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting difficult kidsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-it-poor-motivation-or-lagging-skills--63399708http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2011/04/26/parenting-challenging-kids-collaborative-problem-solving-at-homeTue, 26 Apr 2011 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceIf a child's behavioral challenges are the result of poor motivation, then rewarding and punishing makes perfect sense.  But if it's lagging skills...and if the behavioral challenges occur in response to specific unsolved problems...well, you have...2699behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting difficult kidsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gathering-information-can-be-hard--63399695http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2011/04/19/parenting-challenging-kids-collaborative-problem-solving-at-homeTue, 19 Apr 2011 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceA mom called in for help on gathering information in the Empathy step of Plan B.  And our emailers provided additional grist for the discussion mill:  How do you tell the world about your challenging child?  What if the adult is lacking some important...2699behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting difficult kidsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-child-is-having-difficulty-hearing-my-concerns--63399679http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2011/04/12/parenting-challenging-kids-collaborative-problem-solving-at-homeTue, 12 Apr 2011 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceThe title of this program tells you about an issue raised by one of our callers.  But lots of additional issues were covered as well, including what to do if one parents is on board with CPS and the other isn't (yet).2705behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting difficult kidsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-parents-panel-tackles-corporal-punishment--63399675http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2011/04/05/parenting-challenging-kids-collaborative-problem-solving-at-homeTue, 05 Apr 2011 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceSusie, a member of our Parents Panel, raised the topic of paddling kids at school, and the discussion took off from there...with some fairly predictable conclusions.2700behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting difficult kidsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-could-take-a-while--63399710http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2011/03/29/parenting-challenging-kids-collaborative-problem-solving-at-homeTue, 29 Mar 2011 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceThere are lots of things that could be slowing things down when families are implementing the CPS model...but it's good to remember that getting good at Plan B and making fundamental changes in family interactions doesn't happen in a week anyway. 2695behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting difficult kidsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/back-to-plan-a-if-the-first-solution-doesn-t-work-no-way--63399681http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2011/03/15/parenting-challenging-kids-collaborative-problem-solving-at-homeTue, 15 Mar 2011 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceA variety of topics on today's program, thanks to our emailers, but what to do if the first solution doesn't work? That came from our caller.2700behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting difficult kidsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-you-use-plan-b-with-young-kids--63399677http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2011/03/08/parenting-challenging-kids-collaborative-problem-solving-at-homeTue, 08 Mar 2011 17:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceThat's the topic we led off with, but we moved on to other interesting discussions, thanks to our callers.2647behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting difficult kidsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-about-the-grandparents--63399668http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2011/03/01/parenting-challenging-kids-collaborative-problem-solving-at-homeTue, 01 Mar 2011 17:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceSometimes grandparents have strong opinions about the manner in which challenging kids should be disciplined, and aren't so familiar with Plan B. What to do? The Parents Panel weighs in (on this and other topics).2704behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting difficult kidsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/playing-catch-up--63399706http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2011/02/22/parenting-challenging-kids-collaborative-problem-solving-at-homeTue, 22 Feb 2011 17:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceOn today's program, Dr. Greene responded to the email that has gathered over the past month or so. A variety of topics were discussed, including the need to identify specific unsolved problems, whether the CPS model is applicable to "imploders" as...2672behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting difficult kidsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-t-forget-this-is-supposed-to-be-proactive--63399709http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2011/02/15/parenting-challenging-kids-collaborative-problem-solving-at-homeTue, 15 Feb 2011 17:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceLots of callers on today's program, and lots of good information, too.2704behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting difficult kidsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/progress-reports--63399689http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2011/02/08/parenting-challenging-kids-collaborative-problem-solving-at-homeTue, 08 Feb 2011 17:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceWe heard back from some prior callers today, who gave us updates on how they and their kids are faring with Collaborative Problem Solving. The news is good (but the work is never done).2695behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting difficult kidsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-would-a-kid-participate-in-treatment-february-parents-panel--63399702http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2011/02/01/parenting-challenging-kids-collaborative-problem-sTue, 01 Feb 2011 17:00:00 +0000Lives in the Balance"Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night stays the Parents Panel from completing its appointed rounds." Dr. Greene got stuck away from his office in a snowstorm when the program began, so he conducted this program from his car in a...2488behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting difficult kidsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/important-and-not-so-important-information--63399693http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2011/01/25/parenting-challenging-kids-collaborative-problem-sTue, 25 Jan 2011 17:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceWhat information is most important to focus on when you're trying to understand and help a child with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges? And how does one organize the effort so as to intervene proactively rather than reactively?2702behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting difficult kidsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-sad-tale-and-some-hope--63399704http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2011/01/18/parenting-challenging-kids-collaborative-problem-sTue, 18 Jan 2011 17:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceHow do you make sure your child gets what he needs to help him overcome his social emotional and behavioral challenges? Why does the system sometimes fail to help our kids? Can young kids participate in Collaborative Problem Solving? What if a...2692behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting difficult kidsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/attachment-issues-and-cps-just-what-the-doctor-ordered--63399699http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2011/01/11/parenting-challenging-kids-collaborative-problem-sTue, 11 Jan 2011 17:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceIs Collaborative Problem Solving a good fit for kids with attachment issues? Should the model be modified in any way for such kids? These questions and more on this program.2703behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting difficult kidsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-in-january-parents-panel--63399713http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2011/01/04/parenting-challenging-kids-collaborative-problem-sTue, 04 Jan 2011 17:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceHow do I get my husband (or co-parent) on board with Collaborative Problem Solving? The Parents Panel has some ideas!2702behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting difficult kidsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-do-i-get-my-child-s-teacher-to-use-plan-b--63399718http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2010/12/14/parenting-challenging-kids-collaborative-problem-sTue, 14 Dec 2010 17:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceThe title says it all!2707behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting difficult kidsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-kid-s-got-no-respect-december-parents-panel--63399719http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2010/12/07/parenting-challenging-kids-collaborative-problem-sTue, 07 Dec 2010 17:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceHow do you handle a disrespectful kid? The Parents Panel weighs in...and it turns out that the CPS model would view and handle disrespect like any other unsolved problem.2763behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting difficult kidsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-a-time-out-won-t-accomplish--63399678http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2010/11/30/parenting-challenging-kids-collaborative-problem-sTue, 30 Nov 2010 17:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceTime-out is, for parents, a very popular behavior management tool. But there are so many things a time-out won't accomplish...in fact, when it comes to understanding and helping your behaviorally challenging child, it's hard to come up with anything...2700behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting difficult kidsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/refreshment--63399712http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2010/11/23/parenting-challenging-kids-collaborative-problem-sTue, 23 Nov 2010 17:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceFor lots of folks, one of the great things about this program is that it provides a weekly reminder of the mentality, language, and strategies of the CPS model. This program provides a nice "refresher" on those key themes, accomplished through...2651behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting difficult kidsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/focus-on-the-unsolved-problems-not-the-symptoms--63399723http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2010/11/16/parenting-challenging-kids-collaborative-problem-sTue, 16 Nov 2010 17:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceToo often...actually, way too often...adults focus on the challenging behaviors a kid is exhibiting rather than on the unsolved problems setting those challenging behaviors in motion. Unfortunately, when we focus on behavior, our intervention options...2674behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting difficult kidsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/november-parents-panel-lenses-siblings-and-more--63399720http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2010/11/09/parenting-challenging-kids-collaborative-problem-sTue, 09 Nov 2010 17:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceWell, the Parents Panel went off without a hitch today, and the Panel grappled with some pretty important topics. First, we heard from a mom who was struggling with viewing her son's behavior through the lenses of lagging skills and unsolved...2711behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting difficult kidsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-responsibility--63399722http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2010/10/26/parenting-challenging-kids-collaborative-problem-sTue, 26 Oct 2010 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceDoes Plan B help kids take responsibility for their actions? What does "taking responsibility" mean, anyway? How can parents solve problems with their children without time-outs, reward charts, losing control, and feeling like a terrible parent? Is...2664behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting difficult kidsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-kids-really-do-well-if-they-can--63399714http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2010/10/12/parenting-challenging-kids-collaborative-problem-sTue, 12 Oct 2010 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceDr. Greene answered the following questions in this program: Aren't humans (and therefore kids) really selfish beings who only look out for their own interests? What should I do in the middle of an explosion? What should I do if, even after using...2696behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting difficult kidsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/october-parents-panel--63399727http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2010/10/05/parenting-challenging-kids-collaborative-problem-sTue, 05 Oct 2010 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceToday was our first Parents Panel program, and it was a nice departure from the norm. The Parents Panel -- three moms and a dad -- gathers on the first Tuesday of every month to discuss their experiences in parenting and living with kids with...2717behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting difficult kidsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-sign-of-progress-he-talked-a-little--63399715http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2010/09/28/parenting-challenging-kids-collaborative-problem-sTue, 28 Sep 2010 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceIn today's program, we heard back from the mom who was trying to figure out why her son wasn't receptive to participating in Plan B. The mom followed some of Dr. Greene's recommendations from last week's program, and reported on some small signs of...2712behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting difficult kidsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/he-won-t-talk-to-me--63399734http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2010/09/21/parenting-challenging-kids-collaborative-problem-sTue, 21 Sep 2010 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceThis was the first program since summer vacation, but we just picked up from where we left off. A mom who was having trouble getting her son to participate in Plan B phoned in, and Dr. Greene helped her think about the different factors that might be...2695behaviorally challenging kids,collaborative problem solving,lives in the balance,oppositional defiant disorder,parenting difficult kidsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/parenting-your-challenging-child--63399726http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2010/05/25/parenting-challenging-kids-collaborative-problem-sTue, 25 May 2010 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceIf you're the parent or relative of a child or adolescent with social, emotional, or behavioral challenges, this is the program for you. New to the CPS approach? Just getting started with Plan B? Trying to find time for your other kids when your...2706behavior problems,challenging children and adole,collaborative problem solving,oppositional defiant disorder,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-it-a-plan-a-world-and-other-important-topics--63399729http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2010/05/18/parenting-challenging-kids-collaborative-problem-sTue, 18 May 2010 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceIn this program, Dr. Greene answered emails he's received over the past few weeks covering a wide range of topics, including: the advantages of using Plan B proactively rather than emergently; whether the world mostly demands the skills trained with...2707behavior problems,challenging children and adole,collaborative problem solving,oppositional defiant disorder,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/parenting-your-challenging-child--63399728http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2010/05/11/parenting-challenging-kids-collaborative-problem-sTue, 11 May 2010 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceIf you're the parent or relative of a child or adolescent with social, emotional, or behavioral challenges, this is the program for you. New to the CPS approach? Just getting started with Plan B? Trying to find time for your other kids when your...2726behavior problems,challenging children and adole,collaborative problem solving,oppositional defiant disorder,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/glad-you-asked--63399730http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2010/05/04/parenting-challenging-kids-collaborative-problem-sTue, 04 May 2010 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceTwo parents called in to today's program, and they had some great questions (paraphrasing here): Is individual therapy a good way to promote Collaborative Problem Solving? Why don't some solutions stand the test of time and what should happen when...2695behavior problems,challenging children and adole,collaborative problem solving,oppositional defiant disorder,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/solving-problems-with-very-young-kids-the-same-ingredients--63399731http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2010/04/27/parenting-challenging-kids-collaborative-problem-sTue, 27 Apr 2010 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceCan you solve problems collaboratively with a child who's three or four years old? Sure thing. That's the topic of this program. The truth is, Plan B includes ingredients that are crucial the instant a child is born: empathy, trying to understand...2707behavior problems,challenging children and adole,collaborative problem solving,oppositional defiant disorder,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/random-topics-of-great-interest--63399741http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2010/04/20/parenting-challenging-kids-collaborative-problem-sTue, 20 Apr 2010 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceDr. Greene answered some interesting questions today (don't forget, you can ask questions between programs by emailing Dr. Greene through the contact form at www.livesinthebalance.org). The first email was from a mom trying to have some input into...2659behavior problems,challenging children and adole,collaborative problem solving,oppositional defiant disorder,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/more-random-topics-of-great-interest--63399716http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2010/04/13/parenting-challenging-kids-collaborative-problem-sTue, 13 Apr 2010 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceIn today's program, Dr. Greene responded to emails he's received from parents trying hard to understand their challenging kids, intervene in a more compassionate, effective manner, and -- in some cases -- help the folks at school do the same thing. A...2640behavior problems,challenging children and adole,collaborative problem solving,oppositional defiant disorder,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/today-s-topic-it-s-your-call--63399717http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2010/04/06/parenting-challenging-kids-collaborative-problem-sTue, 06 Apr 2010 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceWe had a few callers on today's program, so this was a great opportunity to hear about how a few different parents are trying to put Plan B into action in their homes...along with some of the problems that can pop up along the way. One of the things...2715behavior problems,challenging children and adole,collaborative problem solving,oppositional defiant disorder,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/parenting-your-challenging-child--63399736http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2010/03/23/parenting-challenging-kids-collaborative-problem-solving-at-homeTue, 23 Mar 2010 15:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceIf you're the parent or relative of a child or adolescent with social, emotional, or behavioral challenges, this is the program for you. New to the CPS approach? Just getting started with Plan B? Trying to find time for your other kids when your...2370behavior problems,challenging children and adole,collaborative problem solving,oppositional defiant disorder,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/parenting-your-challenging-child--63399733http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2010/03/09/parenting-challenging-kids-collaborative-problem-sTue, 09 Mar 2010 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceIf you're the parent or relative of a child or adolescent with social, emotional, or behavioral challenges, this is the program for you. New to the CPS model? Just getting started with Plan B? Trying to find time for your other kids when your...2727behavior problems,challenging children and adole,collaborative problem solving,oppositional defiant disorder,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/plan-b-nitty-gritty--63399737http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2010/03/02/parenting-behaviorally-challenging-kids-collaboratTue, 02 Mar 2010 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceSolving problems collaboratively is messy... choppy...uneven...hard. In today's program, two moms called in to talk about some of the problems they're running into in trying to do Plan with their kids (and, in the case of one mom, with the folks at...3007behavior problems,challenging children and adole,collaborative problem solving,oppositional defiant disorder,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lots-of-questions-some-answers-and-an-update--63399732http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2010/02/16/parenting-behaviorally-challenging-kids-collaboratTue, 16 Feb 2010 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceIn this program, Dr. Greene responded to a variety of different questions parents have submitted through the Contact form on the Lives in the Balance website (www.livesinthebalance.org). And then a dad who had called in for some help a month ago...2730behavior problems,challenging children and adole,collaborative problem solving,oppositional defiant disorder,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trouble-in-paradise-dealing-with-some-plan-b-hurdles--63399721http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2010/02/09/parenting-behaviorally-challenging-kids-collaboratTue, 09 Feb 2010 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceIn this program, Dr. Greene spoke with a mom who called in to get some help in using Plan B with her challenging 5-year old son. The mom was struggling with some of the key aspects of using Plan B, especially identifying the specific unsolved...2716behavior problems,challenging children and adole,collaborative problem solving,oppositional defiant disorder,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-psychiatric-diagnoses-necessary-and-helpful--63399724http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2010/01/26/parenting-behaviorally-challenging-kids-collaboratTue, 26 Jan 2010 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceIn this program, Dr. Greene discusses whether diagnoses are useful in understanding and helping kids with behavioral challenges. He then talked about some of the characteristic ways in which the Empathy step of Plan B can go awry, and discussed how...2490behavior problems,challenging children and adole,collaborative problem solving,oppositional defiant disorder,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/common-difficulties-in-using-plan-b-and-how-to-overcome-them--63399739http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2010/01/19/parenting-behaviorally-challenging-kids-collaboratTue, 19 Jan 2010 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceDuring this program, Dr. Greene discussed a variety of issues, including the difficulties people encounter when trying to "drill" in the Empathy step (and how to overcome those difficulties); whether one should let a kid know that you're trying to do...2732behavior problems,challenging children and adole,collaborative problem solving,oppositional defiant disorder,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/three-options-for-solving-problems-and-the-ingredients-of-plan-b--63399738http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2010/01/12/collaborative-problem-solving-at-homeTue, 12 Jan 2010 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceIn this program, Dr. Greene provided an overview of the three ways in which adults solve problems with kids -- Plans A, B, and C -- and a general description of the steps or "ingredients" of Plan B. More time will be spent on each of these...2728behavior problems,challenging children and adole,collaborative problem solving,oppositional defiant disorder,parentingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/solving-problems-collaboratively-an-overview--63399725http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dr-ross-greene/2010/01/05/collaborative-problem-solving-at-homeTue, 05 Jan 2010 16:00:00 +0000Lives in the BalanceIn this inaugural edition of Collaborative Problem Solving at Home, Dr. Greene describes how challenging kids come to be challenging: they're lacking the skills not to be challenging. This perspective represents a dramatic departure from viewing...2693behavior problems,collaborative problem solving,families,parenting,the explosive childfalsefull