Behavioural approaches to parenting are viewed by some as lacking empathy or compassion. It is true that as Behaviour Therapists, we’re very deliberate about how we approach and respond to behaviour. And yes, we try to minimise the chance of accidentally rewarding what some may refer to as
Helping anxious children accept uncomfortable thoughts and emotions
Noticing anxiety in children can be tough on any parent. If you support a child who struggles with anxiety or regulating emotions, you may notice they tend to get stuck. That anxious thought, fear, or possibly even agitation or rage seems to take hold and they just can’t see beyond. So what can you
Setting up successful play interactions with your child
Do you try to play with your child but often find that they either continues to play their own game while ignoring you, or maybe they just get up and leave as soon as you show up. This can be frustrating for any parent (or professional). Children with a diagnosis of autism or those awaiting
Parental Involvement in Early Intervention Programmes
Parental Involvement Involvement in your child's early intervention can feel like an overwhelming task. For many parents, it may be very appealing to step back and leave it to the professionals.' Parents might worry about doing the wrong thing. Or maybe they feel that their role should be that of
A Playful Approach to Preparing Children to Return to School During COVID: Part 3
When to seek extra support Hopefully by now you have plenty of ideas to support your child in their return to school, but you may still be wondering if it’s enough. So let’s consider when it might be most appropriate to seek extra support. It is important to remember that anxiety is a normal
A Playful Approach to Preparing Children for Returning to School During COVID 19 – Part 2
The Preparation Toolbox In the first blog entry of this series, we learned how helpful play can be in preparing for school. But there are so many ways that parents and teachers can support children during this time. Here are some simple tools which parents and teachers have in their tool-box