by CBS Team | Mar 28, 2024 | Behavior Analysis, Education, Parenting
Returning home from school and other activities can be a difficult transition. This is especially true for children who may be overstimulated, over-tired, or struggling with learning or social skills. Children who are on their best behavior all day may have a hard...
by Brianna Z. Kauer | Nov 21, 2023 | Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, Parenting, Personal Reflection
The holiday season often carries many meanings and cherished traditions. Naturally, we strive for these occasions to unfold just as we envision. We anticipate certain rituals, yearn for our children to share in our joy, and wish for everything to align perfectly....
by Brianna Z. Kauer | May 15, 2023 | Choice, Communication, Education, Mindfulness, Parenting, Social and Emotional Skills
Noticing and being intentional about how you communicate can lead to better results within all relationships and especially between parents and children. How we talk to our kids can have a big impact on their behavior and our relationship. Different situations call...
by Brianna Z. Kauer | Dec 9, 2022 | Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Functional Contextualism, Parenting
As humans we want clear, black and white answers to our questions. We want to identify the problem, find and execute the solution. However, for most things (especially when it comes to parenting) there usually is not an easy answer. I hear many parents ask the...
by Brianna Z. Kauer | Jan 4, 2022 | Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, Parenting
Contextual Behavioral Science is a new form of behavior science that is grounded in a contextual view of life which seeks to develop concepts and methods that are useful in predicting and influencing the actions of an individual or group. Contextual Behavioral Science...
by Brianna Z. Kauer | Dec 9, 2021 | Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Parenting, Prevention, Social and Emotional Skills
“Who we are and how we engage with the world are much stronger predictors of how our children will do than what we know about parenting.” -Brené Brown, Daring Greatly Brené Brown wrote a beautiful Parenting Manifesto called Whole Hearted Parenting which outlines the...