Anne is the mother of two tween boys 11 and 12. Being an Integrity kid, Brooks, the younger, is reacting to years of blame and punishments from parents who wish he was more like his brother. His defenses arise when he perceives that his brother James has an easier, happier life. His natural aggression has turned angry and violent. He wants to punish back. Gratitude is out of his reach. Listen in to learn what is underneath Brooks’ retribution and how empathy can change everything. Other podcasts about Integrity and Harmony kids: Episode 12 – Oct. 6, ’20 The Orchid Child and the Dandelion Child Pt. 2 Episode 13 - Oct. 13, ’20 Stubborn Kid, Frustrated Parents Episode 34 – March 18, 21 The Squeaky Wheel Gets the Most but Wrong Kind of Attention Episode 40 – April 29, 21 Controlling the Fight Episode 49 – July 1, ’21 “Parenting him is like a full-time job” Episode 73 – Dec. 16, ’21 “This behavior has got to stop!” Episode 89 – April 7, 22 Dealing with Emotion Explosions Episode 99 – June 16, ’22 “Why don’t I ever get to decide?” Helping an Integrity Kid Feel Heard Episode 124 – Dec. 15, ’23 When It Feels Like You’ve Lost Control without Punishment   Also Community Pieces: Episode #25, Jan. 7, 2021 – When Conflict between Parents Needs the Big Conversation Bonnie Harris, MS.Ed., director of Connective Parenting, 30+ years of coaching, teaching, and writing for parents.  https://linktr.ee/bonnieharrisparenting Website: bonnieharris.com  Email: [email protected] Use this link to purchase Bonnie's audiobook on Audible When Your Kids Push Your Buttons and What You Can Do About It Produced, mixed, and scored by Echo Finch  www.echofinch.com 🚨 New offer for Tell Me About Your Kids listeners!! 🚨  Join Thrive Market and Get My Special Discount   https://www.tkqlhce.com/click-100687948-15329496 Earth Mama Organics https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=177850&u=3330166&m=22557&urllink=&afftrack=