Establishing a Positive Family Plan
As the New Year begins, we may find that our children are a little out-of-sorts. Typical daily activities such as transitions to and from school, family meals, and chores or homework may be
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Expanding Food Options for the PICKY EATER
Expanding food options for the picky eater Javier eats a couple of bites of his chicken nuggets, pushes his pasta around on his plate, turns up his nose at his...
Let’s Get a Good Night’s Sleep
One of the greatest challenges some parents face is getting their children to sleep – alone, in their own beds, and
Getting Involved with Positive Behavior Support at Your Child’s School
Positive Behavior Support is becoming common practice in schools across the nation and has been successful in improving students’ social and academic performance. Unfortunately, parents are often unaware of how...
What is ABA, Now Really?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a popular intervention approach for individuals with disabilities, especially young children with autism. Unfortunately, however, there are widespread misconceptions regarding what ABA really entails. Many...
How to Use Choices and Preferences to Improve Cooperation
How to Use Choices and Preferences to Improve Cooperation We’re going to begin this article by stating the obvious: “People perform better – and, in general, behave better – when...
Finding Common Ground: Working Together to Resolve Behavioral Challenges
Amy is a bright, happy 4 year-old girl who lives at home with her parents and 12 year old sister. She has developmental delays that make it difficult for Amy to understand social cues
Dealing Effectively with Difficult Situations
Ever notice that there are certain times of day or situations during which struggles with your children seem almost guaranteed
Parenting with PBS: Resolving Children’s Behavior Problems More Effectively and Efficiently
Jamie hits his older brother Evan – a lot. As a parent, what should I do to address his behavior?