by: JoAnne Loper, Director of Parent Education, Tuesday’s Child B4Stage4 – A movement to identify mental health issues early As spring weather swirls around us – rain, wind and thunderstorms – I watch my adult son anxiously read and re-read
Utilizing Healthy Discipline
National Child Abuse Prevention Month: Utilizing Healthy Discipline to Support Your Child’s Development By: Ashley Brugger, Tuesday’s Child Intern Knowing how and when to discipline your child can be a difficult task. Before discipline should take place, it is important
Fostering Resilience in our Children, Especially our Girls
By: Fran Smith Our goal is to raise children who can deal with life’s bumps and bruises, bounce back from the difficult times and find happiness in “less than ideal” situations. Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg in his book, Building Resilience in
Being A Leader for Your Family During an IEP Process
In recognition of National Parent Leadership Month by: Katie Conklin, LPC, Program Director Recently I attended an initial IEP (Individual Education Plan) meeting where mom walked into the room, pulled out a framed picture of her beautiful, smiling little boy
10 Ways to Fight the Winter Blues with Your Spirited Child
Coming up with fresh, fun activities to burn excess energy and get away from the television may seem like a chore – so here are some ideas to help: Indoor Play Spaces Indoor play areas like Pump It Up and
Divorce and Your Child with Behavioral Challenges
by: Brandon M. Combs One of the most insightful things I learned in university about divorce was that it – in and of itself – is not dangerous or damaging to a child, but how we interact with and in
Meds May Not Be Enough
ONE IN FOUR KIDS ON ADHD MEDS GETS THERAPY TOO By Kathryn Doyle New York, Thu Sep 25, 2014 4:54pm EDT (Reuters Health) – Most kids in the U.S. who take medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are not
BI Effective for ADHD
Using behavioral interventions to treat children and adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can improve both child and parent functioning, new research suggests. A meta-analysis conducted on behalf of the European ADHD Guidelines Group of 32 studies of young people with
The Action Wheel
Use the Action Wheel as a helpful reminder on Tuesday’s Child techniques. Remember, the Antecedent dictates the Action to take when changing your child’s behavior. The guide helps keep track of 4 options: Remove, Redirect, Remediate, Replace. Download the Action Wheel here.