by Lisa Palasti | Sep 1, 2018 | Mindful Parenting, Parent Training Options
By Vicki Parnell, originally posted on http://vlparnell.com/blog/getting-your-childs-teacher-on-board You are the expert on your child. You have spent a lot of time and energy caring for your child, developing a strong relationship, figuring out what works. You may... by Lisa Palasti | Apr 25, 2018 | Mindful Parenting, Parent Training Options
By Vicki Parnell, originally posted on http://vlparnell.com/blog/looking-past-the-behaviour-during-sibling-conflict “Scuffle” by Sharon Mollerus – licensed under CC BY 2.0 It’s a scene almost any parent of more than one child knows well: you’ve just... by Lisa Palasti | Mar 1, 2018 | Mindful Parenting, Parent Training Options
Post written by Vicki Parnell, originally shared on http://vlparnell.com/blog/keeping-your-cool-when-things-are-overheating-with-your-child Do you tend to “lose it” more often than you’d like? Are you trying to stop getting swept up in the heat of the moment when your... by Lisa Palasti | Dec 19, 2017 | Mindful Parenting, Parent Training Options, Uncategorized
This weekend I have spend some time reviewing and cleaning up some of my computer files. This blog is probably over 9 years old and chronicles my earlier journey moving from Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) therapies. I... by Adrienne Sweat | Aug 2, 2017 | Mindful Parenting, Non Verbal Communication, RDI
Read This First!! These simple activities are great for working on connecting emotionally with your child, and practicing nonverbal communication. Before beginning, ensure that your child is calm and in a receptive state… and that you are too. Set everything else... by Adrienne Sweat | Mar 2, 2017 | Dynamic Intelligence, Mindful Parenting, Parent Training Options, RDI
Many people believe that children with ASD and other developmental disabilities can only learn “static” skills (skills that are rote in nature). This is not the case! The brain of an ASD child may be wired differently, but these children are more than capable of...