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Survive? I’d Rather Thrive!

When did "Surviving Motherhood" become cool? When did being a frazzled parent become something to brag about? I'd prefer to THRIVE during this season of life. I want to enjoy having tiny humans and luckily I know that behavior analysis can make that a reality. Dr. Kim...

Behavior Specific praise

Watch this short video and read the bSci21 article all about behavior specific praise, then put it to use in your own life! It's so quick and easy but can have big effects!  /www.bsci21.org/the-one-phrase-that-can-make-parenting-easier/

No More Nagging

“I’ve told you a hundred times!” How many times have we heard a parent say this? A hundred? Probably. My response: “Then stop telling them!” In order for your child’s behavior to change, you must first change yours.  Set your child up for success not by nagging them...

Use Your Words

As parents, how many times do we hear ourselves saying, "Use your words"? It's universal. We all say. Some more often than others. But go to any park, play area, or Target dollar spot and you will hear it! We recently had a major success with our toddler using her...

Behavior Skills Training Freebie!

  Download this awesome freebie about BST (Behavior Skills Training) and put it to good use! Big thanks to Amelia Bowler, BCBA, of ​https://ameliabehaviour.com/! Check out her post about Behavior Skills Training & Bedtime! BST freebie

Bedtime and Behavior Skills Training

Guest post by Amelia Bowler of https://ameliabehaviour.com/ ​Ok, let’s do this. I’m so excited to be guest-blogging for ParentingwithABA that I’m going straight for the motherlode: sleep. My name is Amelia, and I’m a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst. I work in homes,...

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