by Amelia | Jun 22, 2019 | Cooperation and compliance
“Let’s stay focused. Come on.” “That’s not what we’re here for. We’re going to be late.” “Please put that down. You’re going to… oh! *sigh*” When the whole world is full of exciting new projects,...
by Amelia | Mar 5, 2019 | Cooperation and compliance
The lesson of the ice cream cone: how it started What do you do when you bring your A-game as a mom, and it all blows up in your face? What do you do when you do your absolute best, with patience, creativity and support, and your child’s behaviour just gets...
by Amelia | Feb 11, 2019 | Cooperation and compliance
I’m stuck. I can’t persuade him. She won’t listen. She just doesn’t care. As parents, we want to do our absolute best to help our kids. We want them to learn how to get along with others, and make the most of their opportunities. Unfortunately, that can be...
by Amelia | Sep 23, 2018 | #newtools, Cooperation and compliance
Emotional self-regulation can be the difference between a minor frustration and a full screaming meltdown. Why is it so hard for some children to self-regulate? How on earth are parents supposed to teach their children to cope with everyday frustrations and...
by Amelia | Oct 17, 2017 | Cooperation and compliance
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 | Aug 13, 2017 | Cooperation and compliance
Clutching the paper birthday invitation in your hand, you and your child arrive at the door of the indoor playground. You can see your neighbour in a sparkly party hat waving at you and beckoning you inside. As the door opens, you are hit with a wave of sound. You...