Those calls from daycare every parent dreads

When her two-year-old started hitting others when he was irritated or things weren't going his way, NC mom, Chariss Williams, was naturally upset. And even more so when nothing seemed to work.

"He was hitting, he was fighting, I knew I had to try something different," Chariss says.

Fortunately, the daycare center he was attending knew the problem was common – and could be fixed, using the right strategies.

An unexpected strategy

Chariss took the daycare's suggestion and enrolled in Triple P, working with a provider.

Surprisingly, simply talking to him more helped a lot. Like many busy working moms, Chariss was always multi-tasking and found she needed to spend more one-on-one time with her little boy.

She also realized that her family didn't always do things the same way, or react consistently, which made it hard for her son to know what the rules really were.

"Getting my family involved…has been huge!" she says, talking about how she explained to them what she'd been learning through Triple P.

Rewarding success

Chariss loves the changes she's seen.

She thanks Triple P for giving her a plan she could put in action. And she says her faith plays an important role and believes that sharing that with him has helped.

"Letting him know that 'hey you are not getting rewarded if you get in trouble'…" Chariss says. "You have to suffer the consequences…And getting my family involved. That's what's changed us. And it's been a big change!"

And now? Ashton's consistently getting good behavior reports, Mom's a lot happier, and that's putting a big smile on everyone's face.

Bring out the best in your child – and make your own life a little easier, too!

Triple P has helped thousands of families in NC, and now there's the Triple P Online program, ideal for busy parents, with 24/7 access and self-paced, interactive learning, anytime, anywhere. Doing Triple P Online can help you handle any parenting situation, including toddler tantrums, so that everyone feels better and enjoys life more!

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