by Dan DeMarle | Dec 31, 2022 | Behavior Management, Behavior Management, Parents/Guardians, Teaching
“When we look below the surface of a behavior, we begin to see what our kids really need. That is the root of responding, not reacting. By responding with compassion, we will find ways to support our children, not punish them.” Use Responsive Parenting to Reveal the...
by Dan DeMarle | Nov 23, 2022 | ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Behavior Management, Holidays, Other Health Impairment, Parents/Guardians
Every holiday season, we face a persistent challenge: how to respond to family members who don’t understand ADHD and yet feel compelled to share their discipline and parenting advice (often loudly). While every family dynamic is unique, here are some general rules...
by Dan DeMarle | Oct 20, 2022 | Behavior Management, Behavior Management, Behavior Management, Classroom, Teaching
A behavior intervention plan is a formal document that outlines problem behaviors at school, likely causes, measurable goals, and interventions. Learn how to draft an effective BIP for your child »
by Dan DeMarle | Feb 18, 2022 | Behavior Management, Distance Learning/ELearning
Parents report that their children’s behavioral health at home is worse during remote learning than with in-person learning, according to a research letter published online Jan. 10 in JAMA Pediatrics. Emily C. Hanno, Ph.D., from Harvard University in Cambridge,...
by Dan DeMarle | Feb 12, 2022 | Adolescent/Teen, Behavior Management, Disability, Emotional Disturbance
The pandemic has revealed some truths: A lack of mental health providers to sufficiently meet the needs of those in crisis (including providers of color); and the stress that COVID-19 has introduced is being felt by all ages, with mental health coping strategies being...
by Dan DeMarle | Sep 27, 2021 | Behavior Management, Behavior Management, Classroom, Special Education, Teaching
If your child acts out, interrupts, yells, or loses academic focus, it may be time for a behavior intervention plan (BIP). A BIP aims to teach new skills and replace interfering behaviors with appropriate alternative actions – and improves the overall academic...
