Shari explores the important difference between being a Bouncer and a Cheerleader when working with youth.
Vlog: The “ABC”s of Behaviour: Antecedent, Behaviour, Consequence (Part 2)
This is Part 2 of The ABCs of Behaviour: Antecedent, Behaviour, Consequence. In this Vlog Shari looks at categories of consequences and how they can be managed for positive growth. …
Vlog: The “ABC”s of Behaviour: Antecedent, Behaviour, Consequence (Part 1)
This is Part 1 of The ABCs of Behaviour: Antecedent, Behaviour, Consequence. In this Vlog Shari explores common antecedents that can lead to behaviour in children. Part 2 of this …
Vlog: Praise in Public, Punish in Private
In this Vlog Shari explores the “4 Ps” of working with children: praise in public, punish in private.
Vlog: Rules
Shari shares her philosophy about rules in this vlog – that they should be clear, concise and easy to remember.
Vlog: Schedules
In this Vlog Shari explores how the use of schedules and routines can be really helpful for our kids and teens. She also details how we use these practices at …
How To Survive Social Distancing With Kids
By now, we are all familiar with the term “social distancing,” and we are probably getting a bit tired of being stuck in our houses, especially if you have kids …
“Naughty or Neurological?”
This week, Ilana sent me a great article written by Elaine Taylor-Klaus and posted on the ImpactADHD website—A Parent’s Best Question: Is It Naughty or Neurological? (https://impactadhd.com/a-parents-best-question-is-it-naughty-or-neurological/). In it, the …
Helpful ADHD Resources from CADDAC
The Centre for ADHD Awareness Canada (CADDAC) hosts an annual conference. This year’s was in Toronto on October 19 and 20, and Ilana and I were there. I’d like to …
Tips To Help With Homesickness This Summer
Prior to the start of last summer, one of our Directors, Shari, wrote a great blog post about how to work through homesickness. You can read all about it here: …