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Sleep Training: What It Is, When to Start, and How to Make It Work for Your Family
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Sleep training is a term that often stirs up a lot of emotions for parents — excitement, hope, and sometimes anxiety. At its core, sleep training simply means teaching your child healthy, independent sleep habits in a way that matches your parenting style and your child’s needs. At Shaping Waves…
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Transforming Family Life with Personalized Support
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Shaping Waves Consulting offers individualized, relationship-based support for families addressing sleep challenges, behavioral concerns, and autism services. They emphasize flexible, ongoing assessments to create practical strategies tailored to each family’s dynamics. By fostering positive connections and collaboration with parents and professionals, they aim for lasting, meaningful changes in children’s lives.
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Reducing Tantrums When a Child is Told “No” Using ABA Strategies
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As a parent or caregiver, you’ve likely experienced the meltdown that follows when a child hears the word “no.” While it’s a natural response for young children to express frustration, frequent and intense tantrums can be exhausting for both the child and the parent. Fortunately, using strategies rooted in Applied…
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Helping Kids Manage Big Emotions: A Parent’s Guide to Self-Regulation
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Every child experiences intense emotions, and managing them is a vital skill taught through parental guidance. Self-regulation helps children cope, focus, and express needs. Techniques include validating feelings, teaching calm-down strategies, and creating quiet spaces. Support may be needed for children struggling with regulation, emphasizing patience and understanding throughout the…
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Top Questions Parents Have About Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) in Canada
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Navigating the world of behaviour support services can feel overwhelming for parents, especially when faced with unfamiliar terms and professionals. One common question parents have is about the role of a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) and how they can support children and families in Canada. Below, we address some…
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Improving Family Dynamics with Expert Guidance on Transitions
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Transitions in childhood, such as starting school or adjusting to a new sibling, can be stressful for families. Children thrive on routine, making changes challenging. Strategies like visual schedules, preparation, positive reinforcement, comfort, and consistency can ease these transitions. Expert support may be needed for significant struggles, ensuring smoother adjustments.
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How to Get Your Baby to Sleep Through the Night: Expert Tips from a Sleep Consultant
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Struggling with sleepless nights? Learn expert-backed baby sleep tips from a certified sleep consultant to help your little one sleep through the night.
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Is ABA Just for Autism?
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Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) is widely recognized as the leading therapy for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, a common misconception is that ABA is exclusively for autism. While ABA has been instrumental in supporting individuals with ASD, its applications extend far beyond this realm. What is ABA? ABA…