Business is a go! Not only did I receive my business cards in the mail this week, I also have my first client consultation this weekend. It’s for a family for whom I used to babysit & will only be a consultation since they live in a different state.

The conundrum with which they are faced is that their child is hitting other children when she is in a daycare setting. She is only acting out in this particular venue and does not spend more than 4 or 5 hours there per week. While I have some thoughts for the family to help eliminate these behaviors, the real problem that I see is that for the first time their daughter is acting out when out of their control. That is a worrisome prospect for any parent. Teaching your child while you’re in the confines of your home or while you’re out at the grocery story with them still means that you have the power to discipline them or step in to an escalating situation if necessary. When faced with a situation like theirs, it can be especially alarming to hear negative things reported about your child. The important thing to remember is that, especially with younger children, they’re still learning how to generalize their behaviors from the safety of your home and presence into new settings. And  that you still have at least a little bit of control even while they are out of your sight. Once we speak this weekend, I’ll weigh-in with my opinions about measures that they can take to help correct their daughter’s behavior.