Have you taken your family to the Sylvan Heights Bird Park in Scotland Neck, North Carolina? Before you go, make sure that you kids have the skills they need for everyone to have a good time. Here are the top 3 skills your child needs in order for everyone (humans and birds alike) to enjoy …
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Are you celebrating Halloween differently this year? Stuck on what to do? Here are some ideas! We added in links for budget friendly supplies (all under $20!) that can help you fulfill your vision. We want to make sure that you have what you need to make this Halloween special, even if it’s different than …
This post was written by Carisa Ruiz, MA, BCBA and edited/posted here by Kellie Syfan, M.Ed., BCBA. Play. It’s something that all kids know how to do in some form or fashion, and sadly something that a lot of adults forget how to do. Do you know how to play like a kid? Whether you’re …
This post was written by Carisa Ruiz MA, RBT and edited by Kellie Syfan, M.Ed., BCBA There are things that you should know about ABA. Let’s start at the beginning: When people ask me what I do for a living, I have a hard time describing my job without sounding like 1) I track down …
This blog post was written by Carisa Ruiz, MA, RBT and edited by Kellie Syfan, M.Ed., BCBA If you’ve spent any time around a behavior analyst or researching applied behavior analysis, you’ve probably come across statements like, “We use a function-based approach,” or, “We need to determine the function of the behavior.” But what exactly …
It is incredibly hard to to talk about death with kids. With anyone really. Recently I have been contacted by a number of families working through a death of a close relative and through the years, I have worked with several families that lost a grandparent, friend, parent, or beloved pet during or just before …
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That advice works for everyone else, why not me!? When it comes to advice, there is a ton of it out there. Heck, I give out advice regularly (with the caveat that my strategies often will need to be customized and individualized, but still). Why do common pieces of advice sometimes fail us and make …
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Picky eating can be a real problem for parents trying to provide their child a balanced diet and for a child distressed at the thought of certain foods. So what can you do? Note: We are affiliated with some of the links presented here and may receive a small commission if you choose to purchase …
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The power of saying yes is real and still, you have to say no a lot as a parent. No, you can’t touch the hot stove. No, you can’t play video games until 4am on a school night. No, you can’t go see your friends right now. Nope, we are not having ice cream for …
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Are your child’s tantrums really that bad? Could they be even worse than you realize? Take the Tantrum Test to find out! You will see a list of tips and tricks to help you with everything from mild to very intense tantrums. It only will only take a few minutes to complete the quiz …
