What you probably already know: depression and social isolation–due to COVID precautions or otherwise–don’t mix well. But what is the depression loop and how is it affected by social isolation? Picture this: iIt’s 8 pm on a Saturday night, and my teen is ignoring his phone. Weird, right? Maybe even bizarre behavior from a 16-year-old?…
…how to get kids outside and moving! Ready to manage screen time for kids during remote learning? Here’s how! We’re all fighting an (often losing) battle with screen time, and with many kids remote learning right now, it’s harder than ever to get a break from the computer screen. I don’t know about your kids,…
My teenager is in a slump. No matter what I say or how much I threaten, I can’t get him to complete his schoolwork and clean his room. His motivation is just not there. Parenting teens feels especially hard right now, while he feels isolated by online learning. It’s all I can do to motivate…
“I can’t wait until you die,” said the teenager riding in the car next to me. “I hate you.” I kept my eyes on the road, gripped the steering wheel a little tighter and breathed. When your teen says I hate you, or similar, it hurts, no doubt about it. But I was no stranger to…
First, take a deep breath. Everything is going to be fine. Better than fine, because with ABA therapy, you and your child are both getting the good help you need. Here’s what to expect, both from your child and as an ABA parent. Who are the key players in the ABA therapy process? Board Certified…
So, your child has been prescribed ABA therapy. What next? ABA therapy is a commitment. ABA can also be a sacrifice of your time and resources and your ideas about your parental interactions with your child. To make that commitment and sacrifice, you need to understand your role as an ABA parent and what you should…