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After school restraint collapse: What if school is at home?
After school restraint collapse is a term used to describe what happens for so many kids. They hold everything in and when they get home after school, to their safe environment, they let it all out. This can look like crying, screaming, whining, anger, or all kinds of...
You are not alone, Mama
This time is extra crazy. Just breathe, mama. The fact that you are reading this blog shows that you CARE. You are doing a good job! We are all doing the best we can with what we have today. And the good news for you? You now have a whole lot of new ideas from the...
Are your kids going to make the world a better place?
Angelica, Eliza, …..and Peggy! The Schuyler sisters are some of my favorite characters in Hamilton, but in real life, did these sisters really help shape the early beginnings of our country? What role did the sisters actually play? All three Schuyler sisters actually...
Imagine what your kids can accomplish one day- together!
Two brothers were born only a year apart in Germany, 1785 & 1786, named Jacob and Wilhelm. They lost their father at a young age and their family struggled financially. Despite the hardships, both brothers went to university together and studied law. Jacob rose to...
Tired of the sibling squabbles? 5 ways to encourage sibling kindness
What is kindness? What does it mean to be kind to others? Do you know what it says in the dictionary about kindness? The state or quality of being kind. What does being kind mean then? Being considerate, helpful, or benevolent. What does benevolent mean? Desiring...
I was NOT okay. But did my kids know that?
We had the fortunate opportunity to go on a road trip to the mountains. We drove 11+ hours straight to our mountain cabin getaway, brought all our groceries and meals with us, and continued to social distance there. While it was a lot of work to travel in this...
Moms who are desperate for a break: You are my people
The mom mantra, “I’m just so tired” has never been truer than in today’s bizzaro new normal. I’m so tired. Just have to make it to when I get a little break from momming all the time. What? No break in sight? Sigh….This morning I set out on our morning walk/ bike ride...
How to give instructions your kids will actually follow
Who is in control in your house? Are your kids running the show? In a previous post, I shared with you about instructional control. Go back and review it here. I’ll wait. Instructional control basically means a positive working relationship, earning your child’s...
BehaviorFlow Expert Minute
I was honored to be featured as a guest on BehaviorFlow's Expert Minute Series. It's seriously under a minute! Do y'all even realize how hard it is to keep my answer that short?! Be sure to follow BehaviorFlow on Instagram:...
How to help kids wear a face mask- the positive way!
This article by Leanne Page, BCBA was originally published at ABADesk. Face masks have quickly become an everyday part of life. Depending on where you live, they are either strongly encouraged or required by law. Face masks aren’t the most comfortable things and take...
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