How does negative attention affect my child?

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  1. Dr. Heather Wittenberg
     
    Dr. Heather Wittenberg answered:
    Kids have a way of absorbing the negative attention directed at them, and can internalize the idea that they “have a problem.” You’re much better off by reinforcing  and praising her for doing what you’d like her to do more of.
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    Kids have a way of absorbing the negative attention directed at them, and can internalize the idea that they “have a problem.” You’re much better off by reinforcing  and praising her for doing what you’d like her... More