(1-minute read) Vacation are supposed to be fun and exciting, right?? Well, for some families, the thought of traveling with children who tantrum, fight, and complain, especially in public places, can be a nightmare. Although there is no magic trick to prevent problems on a trip, a social story or mini-behavior book can make a …
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(1-minute read) So how many times should we remind our students and children to do routine tasks? Last week, I mentioned that we should teach, not preach. Constant reminders come across as preaching. They usually don’t go over so well in the long run. They also make kids become dependent on the adults instead of …
(1-minute read) Question: Hi Dr. Samet, I teach 7th grade girls and my students are mostly intelligent and talented young ladies. There are approximately 6 students in my class who have strong personalities and their behavior is negatively affecting the social vibe in my classroom. During recess, they can be very overpowering and don’t give other girls …
(2-minute read) Several years ago, I created this chart for a 7th grader who did all the reds above!! She had difficulties in many areas. She was annoying to her siblings, kept away from her peers, didn’t know how to keep herself busy in a productive manner, didn’t help much at home, and had a …
(2-minute read) Sometimes, as parents, educators, and professionals, we struggle with a child and wonder if we’re making any real difference. We have self-doubt whether the strategies we’re using are worth the backlash from the child. The tantrums, the arguing, the crying, and the cursing…(a/k/a an extinction burst – the child gets worse initially to …
(30-second read) After working on this project all summer and fall, I’m delighted to share that our courses, workshops, and trainings are now approved by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) for CTLE continuing education credits. Additionally, we’re also approved as an Authorized Continuing Education Provider (ACE) by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. Coming Soon! We are …
(1-minute read) One of my students is a super bright young man who has come a REALLY long way! When I did my first visit to his home a couple years ago, he was an 8-year-old tantrumming on the floor underneath a table while pulling down the tablecloth with all the dinner plates, soup bowls, …
(30-second read) Question:What’s a green thought for a kid who has a Cognitive Distortion and thinks everything needs to be fair?Thanks so much,Life is Unfair Answer: Dear Life is Unfair, In Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), we teach children and teens (and their parents) about Cognitive Distortions or Unhelpful Thinking Styles. For kids, I explain it …
(1-minute read) Question: Do you have any ideas or suggestions for a child who is obsessive? For example, she says, “I need to check the doors 10x or else I won’t fall asleep.” She’s also overly anxious. She doesn’t feel like a real person, so I told her to look in the mirror and she …
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(1-minute read) Emotion Webs I’d like to go back to offering regular, common strategies that not only help us at a time of war but at any time our children have strong emotions. Since I wish to practice what I preach, namely, going back to routines and structure, here goes… (By the way, it’s not …
