Recent Podcasts

#55: Reducing bad behavior with Effective Negative Consequences
Consequences for bad behavior are a part of life. Giving Effective Negative Consequences reduces problems and allows parents to teach instead of punishing.

#54: Teaching kids to make better decisions
Everyone needs the ability to Follow Instructions to be successful. Learn to teach this behavioral skill and improve your relationship with your child.

#53: The importance of Following Instructions
Everyone needs the ability to Follow Instructions to be successful. Learn to teach this behavioral skill and improve your relationship with your child.

#52: How to fix negative behavior
The best time to correct bad behavior is as soon as possible. Parenting coach, Siope, shows parents how to use this behavior skill, Correcting Behaviors.
#51: Finding success with Preventive Teaching
ListenSubscribe:    iTunes    Stitcher     Spotify     Google Play  WatchOne of the best things parents can do in preparing kids for success is to use the behavior skill of Preventive Teaching. Preventive Teaching is just like it sounds. We are...

#50: Changing behavior through praise
Changing behavior through Effective Praise is one of the best thingis powerful things parents can do, promoting a growth mindset for kids.

#49: Compound effect of Effective Communication
Do you want the secret of changing behavior? Role-playing! It allows your child to see what is required, and to practice until they’ve mastered it.

#48: What it takes to change behavior
Do you want the secret of changing behavior? Role-playing! It allows your child to see what is required, and to practice until they’ve mastered it.

#47: Mastering Observe and Describe
Mastering Observe and Describe is essential to learning the behavior skills on Smarter Parenting as all behavior skills incorporate Observe and Describe.
#46: Understanding the ABC’s of Behavior
Listen Subscribe:    iTunes    Stitcher     Spotify     Google Play  Watch The ABC’s of Behavior is a powerful tool in helping understanding behavior and why challenging behavior happens. Understanding what causes behavior and what to do after a behavior...
Recent Blogs

You are the expert for your child
You know your child best and what is the best way to help them.
From victim to survivor to advocate
The resiliency of children to redefine themselves through aftercare services. Part two of a six part series.
How you’re hurting your relationship with your child and not even know it
Sometimes it’s the small things you’re doing that have more of a harmful impact on your relationship than the big things.
Aftercare Mission to Africa with OUR
What happens to children AFTER they are physically rescued from human trafficking? I found out.

My child freaks out over new experiences. Why?
Most children don’t like change, but there are children that REALLY don’t like change. If your children is one of them. It’s helpful to know what’s causing their distress so you can help them.

5 easy Halloween snacks
Enjoy these healthy, festive snacks to balance out the Halloween sugar overload.

5 signs of depression in teens
Depression isn’t something to be take lightly. While there are many different causes and signs of depression, here are 5 of the most common ones in teens.
5 ways to work out with your kids
Getting a workout in with children can be difficult. The solution. Workout with them!

How can I get my child on a schedule?
Getting our children on a schedule can make family life so much better.

5 ways to make difficult conversations with your children easier
Hate having those difficult conversations? Don’t we all? Instead of putting them off, use these 5 tips for making them less difficult.