How To Encourage Good Behaviour In Kids Through “Noticing The Good”

by Jess VanderWier, MA, RP | Oct 23, 2018 | Toddler, Big Kid, Preschooler

Notice the behaviour you wantExamples of how to notice behaviour you want This one parenting tip creates the most change. Of all the things I learned in my training as a clinical psychologist, there is one tip that works best with kids. I learned a lot over the 6...

Positive Reinforcement: The Simple Science To Better Behaviour In Kids

by Jess VanderWier, MA, RP | Jan 5, 2018 | Toddler, Big Kid, Preschooler

Why catch your child being good?How to catch your child being goodTake Home Message Recently, I watched a fantastic TED Talk by Dr. Ivan Joesph that talked about how self-confidence is a skill that can be learned. In his presentation, he elaborates on this point...

Tired of Yelling? Communicate Better Using These 3 Strategies

by Jess VanderWier, MA, RP | Nov 15, 2017 | Toddler, Big Kid, Preschooler

Encourage child to express their own opinionFollow through with the expectations you set out for your childUse “I FEEL” statements when you are feeling strong emotionsTake home message This post gives parents and people who work with children techniques on how to talk...

4 Steps For Managing Your Child’s Separation Anxiety

by Jess VanderWier, MA, RP | Aug 25, 2017 | Toddler, Big Kid, Preschooler

Steps to Help Children with Separation Anxiety1. Coping Strategies2. Practice Separation During the Day3. Set Up a Successful Environment4. Consistency Creates SafetyTake Home Message A small amount of separation anxiety is developmentally normal for young children...