Tackle Problematic Behaviors Effortlessly

Discover an Effective Way to Tackle Behavioral Shenanigans!
The Secret Buy-In Every Educator and Parent Needs to Know!

Welcome to this week’s TurnAround Thursday, your weekly pit stop for a refreshing dose of inspiration mixed with a dash of humor!

If you find yourself braving the wild and unpredictable world of parenting, teaching, or administrative leadership, we need to chat about how to tackle those pesky problematic behaviors without all the unnecessary drama.

You know the ones I’m talking about – the kid who seems to have mastered the art of selective hearing, or the parent who is convinced that “no” means “maybe tomorrow.”

Let’s jump straight into it.

You may not have the time for a lengthy and formal training session, and who can blame you in this crazy, go-go world?

But fear not; I have a little secret weapon called the MAPit System.

This strategy has been honed over 40 years through my experiences of marriage, divorce, single parenting, and successfully navigating the chaos of a blended family.

Just picture it – I started out teaching this as a single mom juggling being a guidance counselor by day teaching continuing education classes through Multnomah Education Service District (MESD) Portland State University by night and steering through motherhood 87% of the time alone.

If I can handle that circus, you can surely handle your own!

Let’s rewind for a beat.

The other day, as I was gleefully shedding my swim gear in the locker room, I found myself in a riveting conversation with a lady who was once a teacher 17 years ago.

Upon discovering my line of work, it was as if I had uncorked a bottle of champagne – stories just bubbled out.

You know the drill:

“My cousin’s kid won’t stop playing TikTok videos at full volume at 2 AM…” or “I can’t take my four-year-old anywhere without him imitating a tornado…”

Each narrative more chaotic than the last!

And that’s when I whip out one of the nifty tools from the MAPit System.

In less time than it takes to queue up the latest cat meme, they’ve got it locked in their memory and are ready to roll!

Watch this!

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Fast forward a couple of weeks and I inevitably bump into them again, only this time to hear the rousing follow-up of spirited success stories.

“You won’t believe what happened when I tried just step 1!”

Here’s the kicker: this training isn’t some never-ending ordeal.

You can access it on-demand, giving you the room to learn at your own pace.

I promise you’ll find yourself gaining back some precious time, and with practice, you’ll evolve into a virtuoso navigator of family dynamics, school shenanigans, and everything in between.

This Week’s TurnAround is: “stop, drop, and MAPit” out!

As promised, here’s the ONE THING you start with when you’re faced with a situation that feels like herding cats, take a moment to pause, apply Step One of the MAPit System: investigate the meaning behind the behavior – and watch the magic happen.

Instead of reverting to descriptions we’ve traditionally used to label children: problem, willful, challenging, difficult, hard, spirited, defiant, strong-willed, contrary, bad, stupid, never listens, mouthy, hostile, needy, too sensitive, angry, lazy, manipulator, stubborn, liar, crazy, and so many countless more – use the tool to guide the interaction – investigate the meaning.

Trust me, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the results!

Go on, give it a shot – let’s turn that whirlwind into a whimsical dance.

Embrace the MAPit System and whip it out faster than a squirrel finding a stash of nuts – simplicity is key!

It’s a game-changer that’ll have you navigating those stormy dynamics with the finesse of a smooth-talking politician.

So, this TurnAround Thursday, take a leap and immerse yourself in the MAPit System.

Embrace each moment with the confidence that you’re not just going to survive; you are going to thrive!

Who would’ve thought that you could turn today’s curly-haired chaos into tomorrow’s calm with just a few nifty tools in your belt?

Keep pushing forward!

Go on, give it a whirl – you’ve got this!

Reaching out …

PS … Ready to take control of the energy in your classroom or home? Then take the next step and learn how to harness the power of the Energetics of Behavior to get more information and start turning those explosive situations into opportunities for positive change! You’ve got to go see the 3 NEW Micro-Bonuses I’ve just added to MAPit Mini-Course available right now!

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