Throughout my years in the behavior world I’ve taught countless parents, teachers, and staff on how to use reward systems. From simple rewards systems at home to token systems to behavior contracts, I’ve seen how rewards can produce positive...
I once had a job in a very uncomfortable work environment. The kind of uncomfortable that can result in lawsuits and news reports. I should have made a hasty exit when I was told while filling out HR paperwork...
I was invited to attend the Tough Mother Retreat the weekend before Mother's Day. The retreat was held at Chewacla State Park in Auburn. Prior to arrival, I wasn't sure if I would know anyone else who was attending,...
For several months now, I have been sitting in a place of discouragement and even despair. This school year has been hard. My family has gone through some trying things. Several of us (including myself) had covid back in...
Krista and her family lived down the street from us when she was in about first grade. At the time, our kids ranged in age from 5-10 years old. She'd often come down to play in "the kingdom," an...
Experts say that communication is KEY in successful marriages, and I have to agree with them.
When my husband and I are up on our communication game in our own marriage, life is great, marriage is easy, and home life...
Unpopular opinion time. Your dog is not the same as my human child. I saw a Facebook post from someone without children who listed the ways that her dogs are like children and dismissed people who point out that...
I’m jumping the gun a bit as my son is only two, but we’re already thinking ahead to school and what that may look like for him with his food allergies. Having been a teacher before Sully was born,...
A few years ago, when my kids were babies, we identified delays in their development. With assistance from their pediatrician and social worker (they were in foster care at the time), we were able to have them assessed by...
Auburn-Opelika Moms was created with a passion for the Auburn-Opelika community and the moms who live here, and our goal is to make the “loveliest village” that we all live in feel just a little bit smaller. We may...
Parenthood
Our Summer Survival Strategy
Summer is here whether I like it or not. Admittedly, it’s not my favorite season, but I’m both excited and a bit nervous about...
