Why Kids Need Routine & How to Make a Visual Routine for Your Home
Everyone touts using a visual schedule for children to provide them with structure and routine. But if you’ve never used one before you might be …
Everyone touts using a visual schedule for children to provide them with structure and routine. But if you’ve never used one before you might be …
What’s inside this article: An overview of the escalation cycle, how the brain functions during different emotional states, and evidence-based de-escalation strategies that are used …
What’s inside this article: 6 non-violent crisis intervention strategies that help with aggressive, threatening, or violent behaviors in children during meltdowns. These strategies help keep …
Redirection is a common strategy used by parents. Generally, you’ll distract your child with something safe and appropriate in order to redirect them away from …
Motivation is what drives us to do the things we do. It is the reason why we work hard, make goals, and strive to be …
How many moms and dads are out there that dread going into their child’s room because it’s a disaster? You may tell them “Go clean …
What’s inside this article: A look at different forms of emotional regulation, how to choose strategies that are effective for your child(ren), and a list …
Have you ever thought about positive and negative reinforcement, and wondered what works better? With an understanding of how the brain functions, it becomes clear …
Helping children deal with feelings is part of being a parent, and it’s not easy. It’s important to work on teaching healthy coping skills for …
Positive affirmations and positive reinforcement for kids is a highly effective technique for encouraging more positive behavior from your child. Think about how you feel when your boss gives you a pat on the back, or your husband praises your cooking. Our kids are the same way, it feels good to have the good pointed…