Pandemic Parenting Part 3: Friendships
Catherine Baker Simms, PhD, BCBA-D For many of our children, missing their friends from school and missing playdates has been hard. For those of us who are parenting children with…
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Pandemic Parenting Part 2: Pandemic Perspective
Catherine Baker Simms, PhD, BCBA-D What and how we are communicating to our children matter. One thing that we CAN control during these uncertain times is our actions as a…
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Pandemic Parenting Part 1: A Few Reminders
Catherine Baker Simms, PhD, BCBA-D While much has changed in our world, country, states, communities, and homes over the past number of months, one thing remains constant for us as…
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8 Tutoring Strategies for Children who Learn Differently
Tamara Baker and Catherine Simms, PhD, BCBA-D Does your child learn differently? They just don’t “fit” in the typical school box? Are you unsure of how to address their unique…
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Behavioral Treatment for Tics: First-Line Intervention
Kissel Goldman, PhD Tics are movements, twitches, words, or noises that seem to happen for no reason. A person may not even know that they are “ticcing”. Treatments for tics…
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The Battle for the ZZZs
Brittany Williamson, MS, LMHC and Catherine Simms, PhD, BCBA-D Parents of school-age children can attest that the sleep struggle is real. We consistently receive questions and concerns regarding sleep, sleep…
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What is ABA? Myths, Facts, And Who Can Benefit
Catherine Baker Simms, PhD, BCBA-D There is quite a bit of misunderstanding about what Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is all about. Similarly, there are a lot of misconceptions about who…
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Teaching Calming Techniques
Catherine Baker Simms, PhD, BCBA-D Helping your child to remain calm under stressful situations requires intentional teaching and practice. These skills and abilities allow kids to navigate their lives with…
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How To Step In When You’re Concerned About Bullying
Catherine Baker Simms, PhD, BCBA-D There’s a lot of talk these days about bullying in our schools and its potential impact on our children. But, no matter how much you…
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Positive Parenting Defined: Coaching Your Child For Resiliency And Happiness
Catherine Baker Simms, PhD, BCBA-D Parenting isn’t easy, by any means and for a lot of reasons. You want to prepare your child as best you can for success as…
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