A common question that we receive from parents is how do I know if expectations for my child are realistic? The automatic reference point we go to is to see what OTHER kids their age is doing. However, what OTHER kids can do isn’t necessarily the same as what YOUR kid can do.  Understanding the […]

When children exhibit concerning behaviours, many parents quickly turn to consequences and punishments as tools for change. But what do these methods have to show for themselves?  Consequences: A Familiar Path As parents, teachers & caregivers, we’ve all been there – your child misbehaves, and you respond with a consequence. It’s a commonly used strategy […]

Behavioural challenges among children are an inevitable part of parenting and teaching. However, the prevailing approach of crisis management, which focuses on reacting to these challenges as they occur, is neither sustainable nor effective in the long run if we are relying solely on this practice. If we’re only focusing on crisis management, we’re going […]