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3 Ways to Show Your Child What's Coming (For Fewer Meltdowns)
by: Sharon Elliott, MS, BCBA, LBAPublished on: 12/10/2026Wondering what to do about child meltdowns? Most start with surprise. Try 3 simple tools to prevent them: a visual schedule, timer, and numbered steps.
You Love Your Kid, But You May Not Always Like Them
by: Sharon Elliott, MS, BCBA, LBAPublished on: 05/10/2026Sometimes you may not like your kid and that doesn't make you a bad mom. Here's what the thought really means and what to do about it.
Create the Conditions: How Your Home Can Set Your Child Up to Say Yes
by: Sharon Elliott, MS, BCBA, LBAPublished on: 21/09/2026Meltdowns often start before you ask. See how timers, a quieter room, and earning the fun stuff set your child up to say yes.
The Step Most Parents Skip Before The Meltdown: Presence
by: Sharon Elliott, MS, BCBA, LBAPublished on: 10/08/2026Most parents think their child isn't listening. Really, the instruction landed at the wrong moment. Here's the first step of the Triple P Method and why it changes everything that comes after.
