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As parents, we try to focus on the skills and behaviors that will make our children successful, independent adults. One of those behaviors is good academic or school skills. The question is how do we help our children to develop those school skills, and better yet,...

Summer is around the corner which means summer vacation for most kids and teens. Summer break is met by groans from some parents and cheers from others. Most children and teens look forward to the increased freedom and have visions of endless fun and entertainment....

Why Use Time-Out? Our focus should always be how we can make our children successful. Time out is a tool that can be used to change behaviors that are not successful for the child. Research tells us that we are more likely to change problem behavior when we use a...

Reinforcing Children Our goal should always be to stay focused on what the child does right. Little or no attention should be paid to inappropriate or challenging behaviors. Always look for ways to find what the child does well and then focus on and reinforce those...

The Power Struggle is one of the most difficult behavior's people with disabilities or children engage in with family members and caregivers. Learn what you can do to help your loved one.

Learn more about the components of behavior so you know what to do when certain behaviors present themselves. Knowledge is the best tool in helping others with behavioral issues.

Reinforcement is key to solving problem behaviors. Review this video to learn more!

Origins Many people consider creating a family motto to be a newer, modern trend. However, family mottos have long been a part of family life, historically dating back to many of our European ancestors. Many family mottos originated from the family crest or coat of...

Old remembrances were often more limiting, usually involved visits to gravesites. New ways to remember often allow for more creative in looking at the best way we can remember our loved ones and keep their memories and spirit alive. New unique ways don't define a...