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Autism and the Benefits of ABA Therapy: A Guest Post by Spectacular Kids!

Kim Peterson, MA, LPC-S, RPT wrote 1 month ago: Autism is one of those words that was once rarely heard of, and now it seems to be all we hear. 1 in … more →

Tags: Local Houston and Surrounding Cities, Autism, Mental Health, Behavior Modification, ABA, Autism Spectrum Disorder, spectrum, aggressive behaviors, treatment for autism

Kim Peterson, MA, LPC-S, RPT wrote 5 months ago: Reblogged from Jill Kuzma's SLP Social & Emotional Skill Sharing Site: As I mentioned in my … more →

Tags: Therapy, ADD, ADHD, attention, Counseling, focus?, inattention, Distraction

Determining Your Discipline Technique3 comments

Kim Peterson, MA, LPC-S, RPT wrote 8 months ago: Now that we are in the toddler years with an active and independent little boy, discipline has begun … more →

Tags: Behavior, Parenting, Spanking, Discipline, Time Out, positive reinforcement, Grounding, Behavior Modification

Own Your Feelings With "I" Statements

Kim Peterson, MA, LPC-S, RPT wrote 9 months ago: This morning I was loading my toddler into the car and he was crying over not getting his way (shock … more →

Tags: feelings, relationships, Communication, Parenting, boundaries, I-statements, I-messages

Determining Natural Consequences for Inappropriate/Unwanted Behaviors4 comments

Kim Peterson, MA, LPC-S, RPT wrote 10 months ago: Many years ago, I was given some informal training in the Love and Logic parenting techniques. Like … more →

Tags: Parenting, Love and Logic, Consequences, Consequence, natural consequence, delayed consequence, Positive Parenting, behaviors

Boys Need Men, and Other Lessons I Learned From the Elephants!1 comment

Kim Peterson, MA, LPC-S, RPT wrote 11 months ago: Years ago, my dad shared this CNN story with me, South Africa Reins In Its Young Elephants. I found … more →

Tags: child development, Behavior, Modeling, anger, adolescent, Mentor, Parenting, Aggression, boys

Steps to Improving Attention in ADHD2 comments

Kim Peterson, MA, LPC-S, RPT wrote 11 months ago: 1. Medication Management The inability to focus and concentrate for individuals with ADHD has a neur … more →

Tags: ADHD, Hyperactivity, fidgety, attnetion, Medications

Which Feelings Will You Choose To Surf This Week?4 comments

Kim Peterson, MA, LPC-S, RPT wrote 12 months ago: Feelings are much like waves. We can’t stop them from coming, but we can choose which one to s … more →

Tags: Self Care, Emotions, feelings, Waves, visual imagery

Is There A "Right" Way To Parent?1 comment

Kim Peterson, MA, LPC-S, RPT wrote 1 year ago: A mother once told me how she was upset with herself for not using a parenting style discussed in a … more →

Tags: child development, Quick Tips, Parenting, Parenting Style, mom

Sibling Rivalry: Treating Kids Fairly Versus Equally6 comments

Kim Peterson, MA, LPC-S, RPT wrote 1 year ago: We’ve all been there. A couple of screaming kids (usually siblings) race to your feet and you … more →

Tags: Parenting, - Sibling Rivalry, Siblings, fighting, Arguments, arguing

Creating a Calm Down Box7 comments

Kim Peterson, MA, LPC-S, RPT wrote 1 year ago: The idea of a calm down bin for kids is a fantastic concept that has been around for a while. I have … more →

Tags: child therapy, Series: Therapist's Tote of Techniques, calm, calm down box, Relax, Stress, Tantrum, Technique

Quick Tip for Attention Seeking Behaviors

Kim Peterson, MA, LPC-S, RPT wrote 1 year ago: * Stop * Reassure * Finish * Play If you are trying to get chores or cooking done, but your little o … more →

Tags: Quick Tips, Behavior, Crying, Tantrum, toddler, Parenting, Tip, Quick, parent

A Few Simple Tips on Handling Transitions with Your Kids2 comments

Kim Peterson, MA, LPC-S, RPT wrote 1 year ago: You’re finishing up your coffee talk at your best friend’s house while your kids play jo … more →

Tags: Problems and Concerns, Behavior, Apps, change, tantrums, Transition, Moving, new, New Bay

Using Signs to Teach Your Toddler About Feelings5 comments

Kim Peterson, MA, LPC-S, RPT wrote 1 year ago: As a counselor, I spend a lot of time teaching kids how to identify and communicate their feelings. … more →

Tags: child development, Behavior, Growing Up, Behavior Problems, new mom, anger management, development, Child Development, book


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