There Is Always a Reason - Field Guide

Free Field Guide

To help you remember to decode the clues your child is giving you, I’ve created this simple, one-page guide. Think of it as your go-to checklist to help you pause, take a breath, and quickly consider the “why” behind your child’s actions. It will remind you to check all the key triggers—from basic physical needs like hunger and tiredness, to deeper environmental, relational, emotional and developmental needs.

Download it (see below), print it and stick it on your fridge. Use it as a reminder to move from reacting to their behavior, to responding to their real needs.