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Line drawing of a family: parents swinging a child, with text "Presence Over Perfection: Just being there is enough" on a white background.

Line drawing of a family: parents swinging a child, with text "Presence Over Perfection: Just being there is enough" on a white background.

Emotional Support in Positive Parenting: What Your ABA Child Really Needs

The Day I Stopped Trying to Fix Everything I remember the exact moment I realized I was doing emotional support all wrong. My child was having a complete meltdown over something that seemed small to me - a slight change in the afternoon routine. I was doing all the "right" things: offering solutions, suggesting coping strategies, reminding them of their tools. And it was making everything worse. My child didn't need me to fix it. They needed me to just be there while they fel

Brigid McCormick

2 days ago5 min read

Line drawing of a woman and child holding hands. Text: Connection Before Correction: The Heart of Positive Parenting. Simple and encouraging mood.

Line drawing of a woman and child holding hands. Text: Connection Before Correction: The Heart of Positive Parenting. Simple and encouraging mood.

Positive Parenting for ABA Families: Why Connection Comes First

You're Already Doing More Than You Realize Let me guess - you've read the parenting books. You've sat through the parent training sessions. You're implementing strategies at home and trying to stay consistent with what the therapists are doing. And some days, you still feel like you're getting it all wrong. If that sounds familiar, take a breath. You're not failing. You're navigating something that's genuinely complex. Positive parenting for ABA families isn't about being per

Brigid McCormick

Nov 54 min read

A joyful family of four sits on a carpet laughing together in a bright living room. Shelves with plants are in the background.

A joyful family of four sits on a carpet laughing together in a bright living room. Shelves with plants are in the background.

Parent Involvement in ABA Therapy – Bringing It All Together

Over the past few weeks, we’ve explored how parent involvement in ABA therapy plays a key role in building skills, boosting confidence,...

Brigid McCormick

Sep 233 min read

Two women in an office setting, one taking notes and the other speaking, sitting on a gray sofa. Soft lighting, blinds in the background.

Two women in an office setting, one taking notes and the other speaking, sitting on a gray sofa. Soft lighting, blinds in the background.

Parent Involvement in ABA Therapy: Building Strong Communication With Your Team

Parent involvement in ABA therapy is more than practicing strategies at home — it’s also about working closely with your child’s therapy...

Brigid McCormick

Sep 162 min read

Woman and boy at a kitchen table. Boy uses paper towel roll as a telescope, woman laughs. Salad, milk, and fruit in background. Bright mood.

Woman and boy at a kitchen table. Boy uses paper towel roll as a telescope, woman laughs. Salad, milk, and fruit in background. Bright mood.

Parent Involvement in ABA Therapy: Strategies for Home

Parent involvement in ABA therapy doesn’t stop at the clinic or classroom. Growth becomes most visible when what happens in sessions is...

Brigid McCormick

Sep 92 min read

Mother and daughter sit on wooden stairs, reading a book. A table with crafts is nearby. Bright, cozy room with a calm atmosphere.

Mother and daughter sit on wooden stairs, reading a book. A table with crafts is nearby. Bright, cozy room with a calm atmosphere.

Parent Involvement in ABA Therapy: Why It Matters

Parent involvement in ABA therapy isn’t just helpful — it’s essential. While therapists are trained to teach strategies, no one knows...

Brigid McCormick

Sep 32 min read

Young boy in red, frustrated, looks at a laptop while holding his head. Open book and pencil case on table. Bright, home setting.

Young boy in red, frustrated, looks at a laptop while holding his head. Open book and pencil case on table. Bright, home setting.

What to Do If Something Goes Wrong Online

A Parent’s Guide to Staying Calm, Getting the Facts, and Helping Your Child Learn from Mistakes You’ve set the rules. You’ve had the...

Brigid McCormick

Aug 273 min read

Two children using a laptop and tablet at a wooden table on a porch. A guitar and notepad are on the table. Green forest in the background.

Two children using a laptop and tablet at a wooden table on a porch. A guitar and notepad are on the table. Green forest in the background.

Teaching Online Safety: Step-by-Step Strategies That Work

How to Help Your Child Build Safer Online Habits—One Skill at a Time In today’s digital world, kids are online for everything—from...

Brigid McCormick

Aug 193 min read

Dad and two daughters playfully use a laptop on a striped rug. One girl holds a book over dad's head. Cozy room with books and a view outside.

Dad and two daughters playfully use a laptop on a striped rug. One girl holds a book over dad's head. Cozy room with books and a view outside.

5 Easy Ways to Make Your Home Internet Safer Today

Simple, Everyday Tips to Create a Safer Online Space for Your Child Today’s kids are growing up in a world where screens are...

Brigid McCormick

Aug 123 min read

Family of four joyfully looks at tablet on beige couch in cozy living room. Parents and kids smiling, creating a warm, happy vibe.

Family of four joyfully looks at tablet on beige couch in cozy living room. Parents and kids smiling, creating a warm, happy vibe.

Why Internet Safety Matters for Every Child

How to Help Your Kids Build Safe Online Habits—Starting Today In today’s world, kids are online more than ever. From watching videos and...

Brigid McCormick

Jul 103 min read

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