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Let’s NOT Create Avoidance!

December 1, 2018

Did you know that behavior analysts are one of the few professions trained to assess and treat unwanted patterns of avoidant behavior? Children use their behavior for a variety of…

Independent Skills To The Rescue!

November 1, 2018

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Teach Sibling(s) Pivotal Skills Before Baby #2 Arrives! Whether this is your 2nd, 3rd, or 4th baby, it will be a new experience for the older sibling(s). S/he has never…

Choices During Big Life Changes!

October 1, 2018

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What does it take for you to manage stressors during big life changes? Change is stressful and hard for most people. Big changes like moving, having another baby, getting into…

Negotiation Tactics can be a Foe or Friend

September 1, 2018

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Negotiation can be a great skill Negotiation can be a great skill for children and adults in life! We all have opinions and desires, and it’s okay to communicate them….

Picking Parenting Battles is a Balancing Act!

August 1, 2018

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It’s a balancing act! Parenting is not about picking every battle. It’s about picking the right battles! As yourself these two questions when deciding if a battle is worth picking:…

Why Won’t My Child Just GO TO SLEEP!?!

July 1, 2018

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Young children have very little control over most things in their lives! Your child may protest, whine, or tantrum to “get his/her way”. When it comes to sleep, eating, and…

Toilet Training is NOT a “One Size Fits All” Approach with Behave Your Best!

June 1, 2018

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When it comes to toilet training, as with all behavior, what works for one child may not work for another! This can be a skill that comes easily for some…

Did You Practice? Or Just Preach?

May 1, 2018

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Did you learn to read on your own by picking up a chapter book? Statistics about the accident rates in our teenage drivers are evidence of our inability to get…

Top 5 Sibling Play Skills

April 1, 2018

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Play together nicely? My children? Is that even possible? If you are thinking this as we are heading into spring, you are not alone! As the end of the school…

Managing Your Expectations

March 1, 2018

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Managing parental expectations is an essential component of our consultation service at Behave Your Best! Learning to respect your child’s “switch” is an important part of the outcomes of our…

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"Solve Your Child's Sleep Disruptions" parent workshop hosted by The Goddard School of Chanhassen

"Solve Your Child's Sleep Disruptions" parent workshop hosted by The Goddard School of Chanhassen

Starts: 06:30 pm

Ends: February 20, 2019 - 08:00 pm

Location: The Goddard School of Chanhassen, 7805 Great Plains Blvd, Chanhassen, MN 55317, USA

Description:
Click Here to Register!

FREE and Open to the Public!
Description:
Do you dread your child's bedtime routine?
Does your child: take longer than 15 minutes to fall asleep; require you to be present in order to fall asleep; wake in the night? Did you know that there are 6 common sleep disruptions in early childhood and most children experience more than one simultaneously? This means that any sleep plan you implement has to address EACH and ALL of the reasons the child's sleep is disrupted. Developing healthy sleep habits in our children is essential for cognitive development, mood regulation, attention and behavior, health, and overall quality of life for children and their family members. Our recommendations are adapted to support your parenting philosophy, values, or instincts.

More details...

"Solve Your Child's Sleep Disruptions" hosted by The Goddard School of Lakeville

"Solve Your Child's Sleep Disruptions" hosted by The Goddard School of Lakeville

Starts: 06:30 pm

Ends: February 21, 2019 - 08:00 pm

Location: The Goddard School of Lakeville, 16189 Elmhurst Ln, Lakeville, MN 55044, USA

Description:
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

FREE and Open to the Public!
Do you dread your child's bedtime routine?
Does your child: take longer than 15 minutes to fall asleep; require you to be present in order to fall asleep; wake in the night? Did you know that there are 6 common sleep disruptions in early childhood and most children experience more than one simultaneously? This means that any sleep plan you implement has to address EACH and ALL of the reasons the child's sleep is disrupted. Developing healthy sleep habits in our children is essential for cognitive development, mood regulation, attention and behavior, health, and overall quality of life for children and their family members. Our recommendations are adapted to support your parenting philosophy, values, or instincts.

More details...

“Prevent the Parenting Forest Fires!” Mahtomedi Community Education

“Prevent the Parenting Forest Fires!” Mahtomedi Community Education

Starts: 06:00 pm

Ends: February 26, 2019 - 07:30 pm

Location: District Ed Center Ids, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave, Mahtomedi, MN 55115, USA

Description:
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
COST: $6

Description:
Does your child whine or cry when you tell him/her no?
Is it difficult to get out of the house on time without yelling?
Does your child run away or scream when it is time to end something fun and move on?
Are you spending your days reacting to unwanted behaviors?
Wouldn’t you rather spend your precious time with your children preventing unwanted behavior? Our strategies have been kid-tested and parent-approved with families just like yours! You will also learn about our hallmark approach “Pretend You Are a Light Switch®! You will leave with at least one new strategy to address your child’s unwanted behavior.

More details...

“TEACH YOUR CHILD TO LISTEN THE FIRST TIME!” Parent workshop hosted by Little Beginnings Learning Center

“TEACH YOUR CHILD TO LISTEN THE FIRST TIME!” Parent workshop hosted by Little Beginnings Learning Center

Starts: 06:30 pm

Ends: February 28, 2019 - 08:00 pm

Location: Little Beginnings Learning Center, 12140 120th St S, Hastings, MN 55033, USA

Description:
FREE and open to the public!
Register HERE!

Description:
Tired of repeating yourself? Feel like your children only listen when you raise your voice? First, we review the reasons children do not listen. Then we share evidence-based strategies to teach your child to listen the FIRST time (most of the time). You will leave with a clear plan to improve your child’s listening skills. It is recommended that you attend the “Prevent The Parenting Forest Fires” workshop prior to attending this workshop in order to fully benefit from this workshop’s content.

** This event is geared towards all ages of children!

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Let’s NOT Create Avoidance!

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Negotiation Tactics can be a Foe or Friend

Picking Parenting Battles is a Balancing Act!

Why Won’t My Child Just GO TO SLEEP!?!

Toilet Training is NOT a “One Size Fits All” Approach with Behave Your Best!

Did You Practice? Or Just Preach?

Top 5 Sibling Play Skills

Managing Your Expectations

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17	18	19	20 "Solve Your Child's Sleep Disruptions" parent workshop hosted by The Goddard School of Chanhassen "Solve Your Child's Sleep Disruptions" parent workshop hosted by The Goddard School of Chanhassen Starts: 06:30 pm Ends: February 20, 2019 - 08:00 pm Location: The Goddard School of Chanhassen, 7805 Great Plains Blvd, Chanhassen, MN 55317, USA Description: Click Here to Register! FREE and Open to the Public! Description: Do you dread your child's bedtime routine? Does your child: take longer than 15 minutes to fall asleep; require you to be present in order to fall asleep; wake in the night? Did you know that there are 6 common sleep disruptions in early childhood and most children experience more than one simultaneously? This means that any sleep plan you implement has to address EACH and ALL of the reasons the child's sleep is disrupted. Developing healthy sleep habits in our children is essential for cognitive development, mood regulation, attention and behavior, health, and overall quality of life for children and their family members. Our recommendations are adapted to support your parenting philosophy, values, or instincts. More details... •	21 "Solve Your Child's Sleep Disruptions" hosted by The Goddard School of Lakeville "Solve Your Child's Sleep Disruptions" hosted by The Goddard School of Lakeville Starts: 06:30 pm Ends: February 21, 2019 - 08:00 pm Location: The Goddard School of Lakeville, 16189 Elmhurst Ln, Lakeville, MN 55044, USA Description: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER! FREE and Open to the Public! Do you dread your child's bedtime routine? Does your child: take longer than 15 minutes to fall asleep; require you to be present in order to fall asleep; wake in the night? Did you know that there are 6 common sleep disruptions in early childhood and most children experience more than one simultaneously? This means that any sleep plan you implement has to address EACH and ALL of the reasons the child's sleep is disrupted. Developing healthy sleep habits in our children is essential for cognitive development, mood regulation, attention and behavior, health, and overall quality of life for children and their family members. Our recommendations are adapted to support your parenting philosophy, values, or instincts. More details... •	22	23
24	25	26 “Prevent the Parenting Forest Fires!” Mahtomedi Community Education “Prevent the Parenting Forest Fires!” Mahtomedi Community Education Starts: 06:00 pm Ends: February 26, 2019 - 07:30 pm Location: District Ed Center Ids, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave, Mahtomedi, MN 55115, USA Description: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER! COST: $6 Description: Does your child whine or cry when you tell him/her no? Is it difficult to get out of the house on time without yelling? Does your child run away or scream when it is time to end something fun and move on? Are you spending your days reacting to unwanted behaviors? Wouldn’t you rather spend your precious time with your children preventing unwanted behavior? Our strategies have been kid-tested and parent-approved with families just like yours! You will also learn about our hallmark approach “Pretend You Are a Light Switch®! You will leave with at least one new strategy to address your child’s unwanted behavior. More details... •	27	28 “TEACH YOUR CHILD TO LISTEN THE FIRST TIME!” Parent workshop hosted by Little Beginnings Learning Center “TEACH YOUR CHILD TO LISTEN THE FIRST TIME!” Parent workshop hosted by Little Beginnings Learning Center Starts: 06:30 pm Ends: February 28, 2019 - 08:00 pm Location: Little Beginnings Learning Center, 12140 120th St S, Hastings, MN 55033, USA Description: FREE and open to the public! Register HERE! Description: Tired of repeating yourself? Feel like your children only listen when you raise your voice? First, we review the reasons children do not listen. Then we share evidence-based strategies to teach your child to listen the FIRST time (most of the time). You will leave with a clear plan to improve your child’s listening skills. It is recommended that you attend the “Prevent The Parenting Forest Fires” workshop prior to attending this workshop in order to fully benefit from this workshop’s content. ** This event is geared towards all ages of children! More details... •