by Chris | Aug 20, 2021 | Co-parenting
Co-parenting kids who have behavioral, social/emotional or academic challenges requires consideration of many variables which are often difficult to communicate about with an ex-spouse. These delicate situations often give rise to high conflict communication since...
by Chris | Nov 3, 2019 | Co-parenting
Child’s Play…Off the Playground Ready or not, here I come…with some thoughts that I believe are worth sharing. As a behavior therapist who has also been a teacher for over two decades, I have a unique perspective. More often than not, therapists...
by Chris | Mar 18, 2019 | Parenting Problem Behavior
When “agreeing to disagree” is NOT an option: Raising kids is a monumental challenge. Raising kids with behavior problems adds an extra layer of “OMG”. Raising kids with behavior challenges when you and your co-parent disagree about...
by Chris | Mar 6, 2019 | Parenting Problem Behavior
Connecting with our kids: What does it mean these days? “I don’t have time to dawdle in the morning. I have important obligations.” This was the answer given by a...
by Chris | Feb 13, 2019 | Concepts of Behavior Change
Bribery vs. Reinforcement: I often get the “We have tried reinforcement and it does not work” look from parents coupled with a sigh that suggests “tell me something I don’t already know”. They are frustrated from hearing the same recommendations...