Author Archive For: Katie Robinson
About Katie Robinson
Katie Robinson began her foray into behavior management long before she knew what it was called. Growing up with a younger brother with special behavioral and emotional needs was her first taste of the hard work that it takes to be successful at managing behaviors. With a career that spans teaching middle school special needs students and behavioral one-on-one support, Katie's diverse experiences have led her to her newest venture: BW Kids Consulting.BW Kids Consulting is a ‘Supernanny’ style adventure where Katie works with parents to enable them to help their kids be their best selves. Check out her blog, Kid Whisperer!
Mommy, don’t go!!! Easing your child’s separation anxiety
Having cared for many children over the years, I have seen the tears that so often precede and follow the departure of a parent. It can start off small; kids pulling you by the hand to come back inside. Then the fuss starts when you explain to them that you really have to go. You [...]
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Gossip is a good thing?
“Did you hear what Jenny has been saying about you?” “Well I heard that she lost her job & now they might have to move!” “My son is such a pain. Every time I ask him to clean up after himself, he mouths off to me!” Gossip. Pick-a-little, talk-a-little, cheep, cheep, cheep, talk-a-lot, pick-a-little more. [...]
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Confrontation: Sounds scary, but does it have to be?
You’re standing at the bottom of the stairs with your face tilted up towards the second floor. You’ve been standing like that for about 20 seconds, thinking about your next move (………). It’s time for your son to be done with his computer time and move on to his homework. Even before you say the [...]
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Stay the Course! Don’t let your kids get you distracted!
Mom: Sweetheart it’s time to go to the grocery store. We’ve got to pick up some things for dinner. Daughter: I can’t find my new book! Mom: Where did you have it last? Daughter: Upstairs, or in the den? I can’t remember. Mom: Well let’s take a look. 30 minutes later the book has been [...]
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Keeping your cool- How do you actually do it?
So much of current parenting lore, advice and protocol centers on the idea that you should be able to control your emotions and generally present a calm demeanor to your kids. I’ve certainly touched on it in other posts and have read it more times than I can count in parenting books and articles. But [...]
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New Years Resolutions!
Happy New Year friends! I hope that the beginning of 2012 finds you all well, relaxed and rested. Wishful thinking? Well then I hope that you will find moments of relaxation and restfulness in 2012. And one way to do that is to make sure that you are helping your kids be their best by [...]
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Is DISCIPLINE a dirty word?
Spanking. Yelling. Grounding. Punishment. Rules. Any other words that come to mind when you think of discipline? Do they all have negative connotations? So maybe there’s nothing more to say. Maybe “discipline” is a dirty word. The idea of sparing the rod and spoiling the child has gone out the window along with the wonders [...]
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May 22, 2012 |