Gary Direnfeld

AUGUST 10, 2024

Don’t you just love those kids who lie straight to your face? He was six. He hit another child. An adult saw it. The adult told the child’s parent who then asked their kid if he hit another child as described. Of course the child said he didn’t. That prompted a game of getting the truth. “Are you sure?” asked the parent to which the child responded, “Why don’t you believe me?

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Gary Direnfeld

AUGUST 10, 2024

If everything is a negotiation with your child, everything will be an argument. Imagine that playing out at school. Teacher says to 30 students, “Take out your books.” The teacher uses that voice that says this isn’t a request, it’s a requirement. It’s non negotiable. They typically listen. Some parents have difficulty being clear and unequivocal and then complain that their child doesn’t listen.

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Gary Direnfeld

AUGUST 10, 2024

In the mid 90s I was given an amazing opportunity. I was asked to develop a private brain injury rehabilitation program. I did. It was amazing. I had an unlimited budget. There was a stipulation. I had to include a few other professionals already hired. One in particular had a tremendous ego. Although an unlimited budget, I still set a budget. He overspent.

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