Shaping Behavior with Token Boards

We have all heard parents resort to yelling, “Because I said so!” in a frustrated response to their child who is questioning why he/she is being told to do something…[read more]
Not Listening or Not Understanding?

Imagine yourself on the beach enjoying a peaceful vacation in a foreign country where you have only a vague understanding of the language. A friendly face approaches and says something to you, but you don’t understand…[read more]
Tips For Teaching Patience

Here are some easy ways that you can increase your child’s ability to cope with unexpected changes that can be embedded into your daily routines…[read more]
5 Tips to Help Your Child Start Talking

Whether you are a parent anxiously awaiting your infant’s first word or a parent who is longing for more communication from an older child, here are some low key methods that can be incorporated…[read more]
How to Navigate Tantrums Effectively

I was recently speaking to a parent who was at her wits’ end over tantrums. She described how her child would scream and slap himself when he did not get what he wanted…[read more]
Tips for a Stress-free Mealtime

My husband’s grandmother loved to feed everyone. She was a great cook! Nan, as we called her, truly enjoyed…[read more]