by Smarter Parenting | Oct 18, 2017 | Blogs, Needs Category
We must speak up about abuse In the last couple of days the phrase #MeToo has flooded social media with men and women speaking out against the sexual abuse they’ve suffered. It’s been both inspiring and saddening to see how many people have experienced sexual abuse in...
by Smarter Parenting | Jun 2, 2017 | Blogs, Featured Posts>Following Instructions, Posts, Needs Category, Parenting Skills>Following Instructions
Using Following Instructions to help your RAD child If your child has been diagnosed with Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD), you have probably noticed that they have trouble bonding with others and maintaining relationships. As infants or young children,...
by Smarter Parenting | May 23, 2017 | Blogs, Needs Category, Others
How to make Role-playing less awkward The biggest obstacle we’ve run into when teaching skills to a family is getting them onboard with Role-playing and why they need to make it a daily habit. Without Role-play aka practicing what you are teaching your children won’t...
by Smarter Parenting | Apr 13, 2017 | Blogs, Needs Category
The power of praise The power of praise is often overlooked. It’s something we know we should do when working with children, and it’s talked about frequently, however, making a conscious effort to praise more than correct is not usually our first response in teaching...