Thoughts, information, encouragement, and practical advice.
You are not alone
Dear parents and caregivers whose kids express frustration, overwhelm, and need for help by being destructive, violent, dangerous, or mortifying: You are not alone.
Every other family seems to glide through the world without so many stumbling blocks and sticking points, without so many behaviour team meetings or so much yelling. It’s easy to feel isolated. But you are not alone.
It’s not about the behaviour
It's October. The honeymoon is over, and children are really starting to struggle at school and at home. But at The Huddle for Families, we know: it's not about the behaviour. It's about what it can tell us. Children who "misbehave" are overwhelmed, overtaxed, or under-supported, and it's our job to figure out what they need, not just to "eliminate unwanted behaviour." Read here to find out more, and where to get help.
When a child can’t swim, we don’t punish them for struggling.
When a child can't swim, we don't punish them for struggling. Why should children who struggle with behaviour be any different? The Huddle for Families talks about treating children with behaviour challenges with empathy, support, and the understanding that we are all just trying to stay afloat.
Is this all my fault?
It's not your fault. Your child is miserable and struggling, and sometimes the school and others make you wonder, "is this all my fault." It's not your fault. The Huddle for Families explains why, and how we help families and children who struggle with behaviour challenges.