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...
