by Chris | Jan 30, 2019 | Concepts of Behavior Change
Thinking Vs. Saying “Wouldn’t the world be an amazing place if we could see into other people’s minds exactly what they are thinking?” Who says such a thing at 7:51 a.m. on a Tuesday morn’ while hastily tying shoelaces and shoving in fistfuls of cereal? My 9...
by Chris | Dec 25, 2018 | Principles of Behavior Change
Should I punish my child? The concept of punishment seems so simple to parents (Remove her ipad for a week! Send him to his room for the night! No way is she going to that birthday party!) but, in reality, it is one of the most misunderstood fundamentals of behavior...
by Chris | Dec 22, 2018 | Anxiety and Problem Behavior
Can my child’s explosive behavior be related to anxiety? Anxiety has often been referred to as the “Great Masquerader” and for good reason. To an untrained eye, anxiety in children can be hard to identify because it doesn’t look the way...
by Chris | Jul 7, 2018 | Concepts of Behavior Change, Parenting Problem Behavior
Why do things get worse before they get better?! When we implement research-based parenting strategies, it can sometimes feel like we are having epic parenting breakthroughs. “Did she just put on her sneakers without a single reminder?”...
by Chris | Jul 7, 2018 | Concepts of Behavior Change
Why does it feel like my child’s behavior isn’t changing? There will be days when you wake and feel convinced that your child has made no progress whatsoever. Zilch. You will wonder why you have wasted your time and money on interventions that...
