General Parenting Interventions and Behavior Tips
Categories/Topics
Click on the heading topic to see articles/blog posts on that topic. Click the specific articles on sub topics below. A * (star asterisk) indicates the article/blog post contains a free download tip sheet or worksheet.
General Behavior
Function of behavior: why is the child doing this
Sensory or Behavior?
123 Magic/Not Listening to Directions
Error Correction
Consequences and Discipline
“If I have to tell you one more time!”
Environmental/Physical problems that cause behavior
Pick your battles!
Sensory or Behavior, Sensory overview
Feelings by Age
Specific Behaviors
Aggression
When your child says “I Hate you!”
Attention-Seeking behaviors
Feeding problems
Whining
Lying
Cursing
Arguing
Disrespect/Backtalk
Sleep problems
Potty training, Encropresis(soiling) behavior, Bed Wetting, Potty Training: readiness, tips, strategies
Behavior Charts
First/Then chart
Rewards and Consequences
Angry Birds reward chart
Volume Management chart
Keep Working slider
Traffic light behavior chart
Autism
Social Skills for Autism/Aspergers
Matching activity to teach focus, “Put in” activities
Teaching Language skills
Morning Routines with Picture Schedules
Social Stories
Anxiety
Anxiety: tips for parents
Food allergies and anxiety
Shy, Sensory-Avoidant, Social Anxiety
Selective Mutism
Panic Attack Advice*
Coping Strategies List*
OCD or not
Breathing Exercises for children *
Breathing exercises for strong emotions
Starting at a new school
Separation Anxiety
Anxiety about going new places
ODD (Oppositional Defiant Disorder)
ODD tips for parents
Depression
Positive Self-Talk
Depression in Young Children: signs and symptoms
Depression Coping Strategies
Anger
Emotionality/Meltdowns Tips for parents
Anger Management
Coping Strategies List*
Breathing exercises*
“Frozen” theme coping strategies
ADHD
ADHD tips for parents
ADHD tips for teachers
Using a Fidget, Fidgets for Focus
Matching activities to teach focus to preschoolers
Morning Routines with Picture Schedules
Timers
Executive Functioning
Executive Functioning explanation
Goal Setting, Goal Worksheet *
Autism
Social Skills for Autism/Aspergers
Matching activity to teach focus, “Put in” activities
Teaching Language skills
Morning Routines with Picture Schedules
Social Stories
Social Skills
Making Friends at a New School
Bullying: How to help, Bullying, or not?, Tattling or Telling?
Losing a Game
Social Skills for Autism/Aspergers
Social stories
Communication
Getting Kids to Talk
Communicating with teens and children
Communication picture game
Teaching Language skills
Communication and Following Directions ‘Barrier’ games
College/Jobs
College Choices
College Application steps for teens
Finding a job tips for teens and young adults
School
When your child hates writing*
Pencil problems tips
Using a Fidget tool, Fidgets for Focus
Homework organizer worksheet *
Homework Battles
Starting at a new school
Family Issues
Siblings messing with each others things
Sibling of a child with special needs*
Sibling Fights*
Homework Battles
Boredom problems, Bored List *, Local Activities *
Parenting Issues
Screen Time
Teaching Kids to be Grateful
Appropriate Sexual Development in Children
Mom tribe
Getting on the same page (parents/coparents)
Divorced Coparenting tips (and worksheet for kids)*
Chores: suggestions per age
Your ‘job’ as a stay-at-home parent
You’re not a bad mom if…
What if the baby isn’t healthy?
Other
No Social Media/Feeling Left out
Medication for Mental Health/Behavior issues and Children
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