by Amelia | Feb 23, 2018 | blog
When you’re feeling overwhelmed by yet another disagreement with your child, or you overhear raised voices from the other room and you wish you had the magic words to change the atmosphere from sour to sweet, there is something you can try… Another one of...
by Amelia | Feb 16, 2018 | blog
There are moments when I feel like a “supermom” but if I’m being really honest, I have to admit that sometimes I feel completely defeated. I have a feeling I’m not alone in this. This week, I’m going to be as transparent as possible about my ups and downs, and then...
by Amelia | Feb 9, 2018 | blog
What makes children better at listening? What works better than a megaphone, better than an industrial-strength cotton Q-tip, better than the words “more birthday cake, anyone?” In the past, I’ve tried playing the “The OK Game” with my...
by Amelia | Feb 1, 2018 | blog
Do you ever get tired of thinking of different ways to use encouraging words without repeating “Wow, good job!” over and over? Do you feel like you’re always saying “watch out!” and “don’t do that!” instead? Research shows that praise and encouragement can help your...
by Amelia | Jan 26, 2018 | blog
Myth: Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is always caused by harsh or avoidant parenting. Truth: Research shows that ODD has been *linked* with harsh or avoidant parenting, but the cause of ODD behaviour is much more complex. Not only has ODD has been linked to...
by Amelia | Jan 18, 2018 | blog
What’s driving my child’s oppositional defiant behaviour? Why can’t he just stop when I ask him? Why won’t she listen when I say no? What makes a child with ODD and ADHD go (and stop)? More articles in this series: Oppositional Defiant...
by Amelia | Jan 10, 2018 | blog
This guide is for parents and teachers, to help them understand how children with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) are built differently, and the techniques that work best to guide them. This research-based, easy-to-understand guide will help you understand: What...
by Amelia | Dec 19, 2017 | blog
From one mom to another, hang in there, there is hope, and there is ALWAYS a reason for every tantrum out there. That’s what you will gain here; hope and understanding, and all the love from a mom who truly gets it. – Wendy Bertagnole When Wendy Bertagnole sent...
by Amelia | Oct 17, 2017 | blog
Welcome to Behaviour Stories! This week’s story is the second in a series of illustrated tales to read aloud with children. Each story contains a problem, which parents and children solve by communicating and understanding each other. If I teach about a...
by Amelia | Oct 9, 2017 | blog
I wrote this story for you and your kids enjoy together. If you like, you can pause and give your children a chance to jump in and add their ideas. I included the three dots “…” as a way to remind you when there’s a good moment for...
