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12/14/2021

Anxiety often misrepresents itself in children. A kid who appears to be oppositional or aggressive may be reacting to anxiety—anxiety they may, depending on their age, not be able to articulate effectively, or not even fully recognize.

Anxiety manifests in a surprising variety of ways in part because it is based on a physiological response to a threat in the environment, a response that maximizes the body’s ability to either face danger or escape danger. So while some children exhibit anxiety by shrinking from situations or objects that trigger fears, some react with overwhelming need to break out of an uncomfortable situation. That behavior, which can be unmanageable, is often misread as anger or opposition.

Anxious children may be clingy, startle easily, cry or have tantrums, sleep poorly, and have headaches or stomachaches.

Dealing with these issues can be very draining for the child and their caregivers. There are MANY strategies that can help parents and kids build confidence and resilence to overcome anxiety. Get started by sending us a DM to learn more.

12/02/2021

Praise is a very simple and viable tool you already have in your toolbox that can help promote successful behaviors in your home.

Here are examples of ways to make your praise more specific and effective.

Let your child know exactly what they did well, and they’ll do more of it!🤍

How are you being intentional with your praise? Comment below!⤵️

12/01/2021

We all know the importance of praising our children.

I don’t know about you, but I catch myself sounding like a broken record of, “good job,” “great!,” and “nice work” more often than I’d like.

“Good job” and other generic praise doesn’t specify what behavior we are interested in seeing more of.

Behavior specific praise is a way for parents to catch children being good. By consistently acknowledging appropriate behavior, parents can increase the likelihood children will demonstrate this same behavior in the future.

When you praise:

✨Be SPECIFIC: Be sure they know the exact thing you are praising them for.
✨Be DESCRIPTIVE: Describe what it is that they did so they are set up to do it again.
✨Be IMMEDIATE: Research supports the immediacy of praise. The quicker to the event, the more likely they are to make the connection.
✨Be FREQUENT: Praise the behavior you want to see MORE THAN you talk about the behavior you don’t want to see.
✨Be CONSISTENT: Have you praised for that exact same thing before? Do it again! The more, you praise, the more they are learning.

Let your child know exactly what they did well, and they’ll do more of it!

11/15/2021

It was such a pleasure of having a coaching session with Arielle, a mental health professional.

Wether you’re a parent or professional looking for tools and support to guide you in implementing best practices for your child/student in the developmental, emotional and behavioral realms, Blossoming Through Behavior can help!

11/08/2021

While having positive or negative self-talk is just part of being human, often times the self-talk that children develop comes from the patterns in which their parents and other loved ones speak to them.

It’s critical that we remain mindful of how we are interacting with our kids in terms of the words we use, the tone we express, and the messages that we convey to ensure that they consistently feel loved, respected, and supported by us no matter the situation.

We tend to call more attention to our children’s misbehavior and fail to notice when they are engaging in expected or appropriate behavior. As a result, children may hear more criticism from parents rather than praise, which can affect their self-esteem and that inner voice.

With that said, no one is perfect! We all make mistakes. We all lose our sh*t. The key is how we recover from such situations and how we address them with our kids.

Changing the way, we talk to our children takes practice and intentionality, but it makes all the difference.

11/02/2021

Being a parent is tough. I’m here to help.

Whether you need one-on-one support for your child or your parenting journey, Blossoming Through Behavior will be with you every step of the way.

Visit our website to learn more about our services and book your free consultation today.

10/28/2021

Candy, costumes and door-to-door fun. There is no other holiday quite like Halloween, but for families of children on the autism spectrum, the spontaneity of the night can take a great deal of planning.

Swipe to learn four ways I help my clients start planning for a successful Halloween night 🎃

I am here to support you and your child!

Click the link in my bio to book a free discovery call.

10/28/2021

Candy, costumes and door-to-door fun. There is no other holiday quite like Halloween, but for families of children on the autism spectrum, the spontaneity of the night can take a great deal of planning.

Swipe to learn four ways I help my clients start planning for a successful Halloween night 🎃

I am here to support you and your child!

Click the link in my bio to book a free discovery call.

10/27/2021

October 31st is right around the corner! Halloween is a time for imagination, fun, and treats! Although many people find this to be exciting, please be mindful that Halloween may offer certain challenges for neurodiverse children.

As a community, there are a few things we can do to make a more inclusive and accessible Halloween for everyone!

Here are a few tips on how to keep things spooky and inclusive 👻

10/22/2021

With opinions around every corner and our society projecting constant messages regarding what age and stage your child should be developing, behaving and everything in between, it’s easy to get caught in the circle of comparisons when it comes to children.

Children deserve for you to meet them where they are ACTUALLY at, rather than where society EXPECTS them to be.

Of course this is easier said than done, especially for parents raising neurodiverse kiddos. Embracing your children for their uniqueness will be the mindset shift that will help you meet their needs and celebrate their progress.

Like a wise man once said, theres no comparison between the sun and the moon, they both shine when it’s their time 💕

10/11/2021

Saying goodbye is hard.
When grief hits a family, children often become the focus – how to talk to them about death and create open communication and dialogue.

I am a huge fan of using books during my counseling sessions to open or continue discussion with kids about difficult topics. This week, a client asked me how to support and comfort her child experiencing the overwhelming emotions of losing a loved one. We started our session with ‘The Memory Box’, the story of a child who processes the death of a loved one by making a special box of mementos and written memories.

I have found the following books to be valuable resources for talking to children about love, illness, death, and the stages of grief — all of which are abstract concepts that can be difficult for children, especially young ones, to grasp. Reading (or being read to) and talking with adults can help them understand and cope with their feelings in a developmentally appropriate way.

I hope your child find these books comforting in the time of need. Sending big hugs and lots of love to anyone mourning the loss of a loved one.
💙

10/04/2021

Environmental Contingencies have a HUGE impact on human behavior.

Behavior change occurs when variables in the surrounding environment change.

Often times, when faced with challenging behaviors we tend to spend more time focusing on the behavior itself, rather than proactively setting up a optimal environment to help reinforce desired behaviors.

Altering the environment involves purposely planning the placement and organization of materials and activities to promote appropriate behaviors and decrease the likelihood of undesired behaviors

For example:
✨Change where the child is sitting to minimize distractions
✨Sitting between a siblings to prevent aggressive behavior

You can also alter the environment to promote positive behaviors.

Try:
✨Placing communication cards near the child when he is working on a difficult task as a reminder to ask for help

Changing the setting to set up your child for success is one way their behavior will truly blossom🌱

FUN FACT: The name Blossoming Through Behavior was inspired by this quote by Alexander Den Heijer.

What’s one way you alter the environment in your home to promote success? Comment below.

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