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Social Skills training 
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Social Skills training 

Social skills are the tools and skills that help people to listen and communicate with each other, solve conflicts, empathy, demonstrate positive friendship behaviors, make friends, get our needs met appropriately, share and receive, and interact with others in a positive way.

Children who are behind in social skills may benefit from extra practice, teaching, or direct instruction in social skills, often referred to as social skills training. 

Social skills training is a direct way of teaching social skills. Directly teaching social skills has been proven to improve social skills in children and teens.

Executive Functioning Coaching
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Executive Functioning Coaching

Executive functioning is an umbrella term that includes: short-term and working memory, planning and finishing tasks and projects, managing emotions, paying attention, and sustaining attention to tasks.

Executive functioning skills are an essential set of skills to help with classroom and life success.

Executive Functioning Coaching can help improve Executive Functioning Skills.

8 Easy Back-to-School Tips for Parents: Advice from a School Psychologist for a Smooth Transition
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8 Easy Back-to-School Tips for Parents: Advice from a School Psychologist for a Smooth Transition

Transitioning from the carefree days of summer to the structure and demands of school can be a challenging time for both parents and their children. 

However, with the right strategies and preparations, you can help ensure a smooth and successful transition. In this blog post, I’m sharing my favorite tips and advice to help you and your child navigate the back-to-school season with confidence and ease.

My 5 Favorite Evidence Based Interventions to Help Children with Behavior Challenges
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My 5 Favorite Evidence Based Interventions to Help Children with Behavior Challenges

As a School Psychologist, I work with educators and parents to support children with behavior challenges. Behavior challenges can take many forms including defiance, aggression, off-task behavior, and eloping, among others.  I want to share with you my 5 most recommended, evidence based interventions.

Unlocking the Power of Behavior Charts: 5 Easy Steps to Creating A Fun and Effective Behavior Chart

Unlocking the Power of Behavior Charts: 5 Easy Steps to Creating A Fun and Effective Behavior Chart

A behavior chart is a strategy that helps change or encourage a child’s behavior. There are many different types of behavior charts, ranging from simple to complex. 

By focusing on and rewarding desired behaviors, we can help children develop new habits and skills. Positive reinforcement boosts can boost children’s self-esteem and motivate them to continue practicing positive actions and behaviors.

The fun thing about behavior charts is that they provide a visual representation of progress and achievement. This makes it easier for children to track their own growth.

When children see their successes on the chart, it builds a sense of pride and encourages them to strive for further improvement (just like us adults!).