Why Behavior Gets Worse Before It Gets Better (And How to Survive It)
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Why Behavior Gets Worse Before It Gets Better (And How to Survive It)
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You finally implemented a behavior plan.
Day one went great. Day two was even better. And then day three hit—and your child didn't just whine, they SCREAMED. They escalated harder than ever before.
And you're standing there thinking: "What did I do wrong? This was working!"
Here's the truth: You didn't do anything wrong. What you're seeing is proof that your strategy is working.
In this episode, you'll discover:
- What an extinction burst is (and why it means your plan is actually working)
- The three patterns extinction bursts follow (so you know what to expect)
- Why most parents quit right before breakthrough (and how to push through)
- Real-life examples of what extinction bursts look like with bedtime, homework, and sibling conflict
- When to worry that something else might be going on
By the end of this episode, you'll understand why behavior spikes right after you change the rules—and exactly how to stay consistent through the hardest week or two without giving up.
Get practical strategies at www.climbingfishparenting.com
Your kid isn't broken.
Your parenting isn't broken.
Sometimes we're just asking our fish to climb trees.
That's what we fix here.