by Amelia | Aug 6, 2017 | Cooperation and compliance
Why do kids do unreasonable things? Why do everyday situations seem to escalate into unwinnable battles? Do any of these situations seem familiar to you? Scenario 1: Adult: “Please hurry up, and we’ll get a cookie when we get to Grandma’s house!” Child: (ignores...
by Amelia | Jul 6, 2017 | Cooperation and compliance
Reward charts can be such an incredible tool for families, but they work best when you can take a few things into account. define the behaviour really clearly work on baby steps add some reminders to improve your chances of success select smart rewards If you have a...
by Amelia | Jun 11, 2017 | Cooperation and compliance
The Sensory Connection My mouse moves across the desk like a OUIJA pointer toward a Facebook tab. My legs leap out of my chair and propel me toward the kitchen. I come back with a steaming mug of tea, but a moment later, I’m sniffing out a bag of sour candy, just in...
by Amelia | Jun 4, 2017 | Cooperation and compliance
Look children! Values! Let us learn some. I’m a behaviourist, so what am I doing, trying to write about values? Aren’t they abstract, airy-fairy things, and thus out of my realm? Aren’t they impossible to teach to children who are non-verbal or who...
by Amelia | May 27, 2017 | Cooperation and compliance
“I tried and I tried and I didn’t give up!” When my 5-year-old son said this out loud the other day (brand new yo-yo in hand and very little aptitude or previous experience), I just about did back-flips. I’ve been quietly brainwashing (ahem, I...
by Amelia | May 21, 2017 | Cooperation and compliance
We all want our children to be independent and resourceful, but not necessarily 100% of the time. Sometimes they need help with problem-solving. It’s tough when your little DIY-expert resists your best advice and ignores your words of wisdom, preferring to learn...
