Cure Complaining

This article helps empower parents with ways to deal with a complaining child or teen: https://www.empoweringparents.com/article/negative-children-how-to-deal-with-a-complaining-child-or-teen/

 Sometimes responding to your child’s emotion or attitude is more effective than responding directly to the complaint:

http://www.imom.com/how-to-stop-your-kids-from-whining-and-complaining/#.WrA-sWaZOrc


Problem Solving

Helping your child learn to problem solve can be an effective strategy when dealing with complaining:
https://www.allprodad.com/10-ways-to-teach-your-children-to-be-problem-solvers/
https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/articles/teaching-content/how-you-can-help-children-solve-problems/


 Homework

Does your child often complain about homework? Here are ways to help your child:
http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/1053505/common-homework-complaints-and-how-to-relieve-them


Chores:

Chores are a great way parents can encourage responsibility and build self-esteem in their child. Here are some resources for age and ability appropriate chores for children. https://parenting.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/01/27/age-appropriate-chores-for-children-and-why-theyre-not-doing-them/

 http://quest.mda.org/article/children-and-chores

 https://www.friendshipcircle.org/blog/2012/11/05/nine-chore-suggestions-for-your-child-with-special-needs/


 Bedtime

Establishing a bedtime routine is very important for children and can help children transition from one activity to getting ready for bed.

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/sleep/Pages/Bedtime-Routines-for-School-Aged-Children.aspx