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What do you need right now?
What do you need right now? These 6 little words are my new mantra. This one little question can turn a moment of chaos into an opportunity to turn things positive. What do you need right now? When emotions are running high, pause. Breathe. Then ask yourself- what do...
Behavior skills training: daunting or easy? What do you think?
What is one of the absolute best ways to teach a new skill? Behavior skills training. This multi-component package has been proven again and again by oodles of research on a huge array of behaviors and populations. Behavior skills training (BST) has 4 key steps: (1)...
What do you stand for? Get clear on your values. Everything else will follow.
What do you stand for? “If you stand for nothing, what will you fall for?” is one of my favorite lines from Hamilton. Okay, I have about a zillion favorite lines from Hamilton. But seriously- what do you stand for as a family? What are your core values? Values are the...
Flip Your Behavior System on Its Head
Sometimes you’ve got to flip your system on its head. We start all our parenting ideas with good intentions. But the system itself might not be working for your family. What do we do then? Throw the whole thing out? Maybe just turn it upside down! One of our awesome...
Do we always need a big behavior plan? Nope.
Do we always need a big behavior plan and positive reinforcement system to turn things positive in our homes? Not always. We walk to pick up my first-grader from school each day. I enjoy the movement, the fresh air, and the fun walk home with all the neighbors. One...
All about Burnout
Job burnout and parental burnout are different. They affect us differently and we need to consider that when selecting behavior tools to prevent parental burnout. Learn the difference at these classes happening this month. Check out the one that’s for you at the link...
How can we get our kids to clean up their stuff?!
Clean up your room! Why is it so hard for our kids to do this? We just want you to clean up your room. That’s it, kids! It’s not that hard!I was working with an amazing mom during a parent coaching session. She was stressed and exhausted- you know, like most moms...
Easier morning routines at home? Yes, it’s possible!
Why are mornings so hard? Getting everyone up, dressed, fed, and out the door on time is so super stressful for us moms! It’s no uncommon to be out of patience by 7:30am and completely exhausted by 7:45. How are we supposed to start our full days when this is the way...
What is your role in sibling relationships?
What is mom’s role in sibling relationships? How can we promote teamwork or playing together without always dictating the situation? You want your kids to play together- without fighting. You want your kids to hang out together- without you requiring it. You want them...
How to create common ground for your kids.
“My kids are just too different. They’ll never get along!” Does this sound like you?I recently asked, "If you have multiple children, what is the biggest struggle just getting them to get along?" Many answers came back about age differences, differences in gender, and...
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