With all of the information from blogging sites and peer-reviewed articles floating around on the internet, it can be difficult for the average ready to discern science from pseudoscience. Marketing…
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Nearly half of all adults experience sleep difficulties on occasion. From falling asleep, to staying asleep, to getting enough sleep, it seems a lot of us are failing to get…
The funny thing about stress is that everyone experiences it, but few know how to cope with it in a healthy way. Stress can be expected from certain events, even…
A new baby is an exciting and beautiful addition to a family. In between all of the quiet snuggles and sweet coos, however, there can also be moments of frustration,…
Behavioral Modification (b-mod) is a common intervention utilized to treat a range of behavioral issues exhibited by children in home and school settings, as well as to shape maladaptive behaviors…
A big misunderstanding about family behavior plans is that they are punishments for kids. Some kids also worry that family behavior plans mean giving their parents all control or rule…
We have all been faced with the need to change a behavior. Usually, this desire comes from our own internal motivation and we put in place a plan to help…
Overall, reinforcement, both positive and negative, is used to increase a behavior. Positive reinforcement involves adding something that is desired or rewarding that increases the likelihood that the behavior will…
The internet and social media have seemed to evolve faster than the social norms surrounding them, which can sometimes make online interactions a bit contentious. Responses often happen so quickly…
We make decisions every day. In fact, some could even argue that to live is to make decisions. What should I eat? What should I wear? Which route should I…
