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The Verbal Prep Method That Prevents Transition Meltdowns Before They Start
by: Sharon Elliott, MS, BCBA, LBAPublished on: 20/07/2026Reduce transition meltdowns with this simple 3-step verbal prep method from a BCBA. Real examples for toddlers through elementary-age kids.
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Why Leaving the Pool Always Ends in a Meltdown (and How to Fix It): A 3-step exit plan without the bribing, threatening, or yelling in public
by: Sharon Elliott, MS, BCBA, LBAPublished on: 06/07/2026Dreading the meltdown when it's time to leave the pool? Here is a calm 3-step exit plan to leave the fun behind without threatening, bribing, or yelling at your child.
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What I'd Do with My Last 10 Minutes Before Leaving for School: A calm school morning routine that gets kids out the door without yelling
by: Sharon Elliott, MS, BCBA, LBAPublished on: 05/07/2026Tired of yelling "get your shoes on" five times? Here's a calm 3-step school morning routine to get kids out the door without the meltdown.
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Why Your Child Melts Down (And It's Not Because They're "Bad")
by: Sharon Elliott, MS, BCBA, LBAPublished on: 08/06/2026Sitting in that parking lot after a meltdown wondering what went wrong? Your child is not melting down to be bad. They are trying to tell you something.
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