There are a few more techniques in DR that you can try than GAL/PMA. There are many skills actually.

DBing is "Doing What Works...".....there are lots of communication skills that I think would help in your case.

Changing Anything for one(The Where, the When....in relation to 'talks'...especially about the children)
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sg
Love is PATIENT, love is KIND, LOVE never fails / DB since 2001