Behaviorally Speaking RethinkCare

On this episode, Angela and Kristin invite special guest, Jen Wilkens back to talk about helping kids and teens build healthy relationships. They dive into the social foundations, common discussion topics and behaviors to practice, and troubleshoot what to do when kids find themselves in relationships that don’t serve them well. Angela Nelson, EdD, BCBA, and Kristin Bandi, MA, BCBA, are Board Certified Behavior Analysts with expertise on human behavior and child development. They spend t...

On this episode, Angela and Kristin talk about that exciting but sometimes scary time of transitioning out of the family home. They share essential skills parents should consider teaching their kids now, before the transition, as well as ways for them to cope with the upcoming changes themselves. Angela Nelson, EdD, BCBA, and Kristin Bandi, MA, BCBA, are Board Certified Behavior Analysts with expertise on human behavior and child development. They spend their days working with parents an...

On this episode, Angela and Kristin talk all things puberty! They dive into tips for broaching the topic, fielding those unexpected questions, and reasons why puberty discussions at home are so important for kids’ development.Angela Nelson, EdD, BCBA, and Kristin Bandi, MA, BCBA, are Board Certified Behavior Analysts with expertise on human behavior and child development. They spend their days working with parents and caregivers of both typically developing children as well as children with l...

On this episode, Angela and Kristin discuss talking to your child about their disability. They dive into the when, why, and how of navigating these important and ongoing conversations.Angela Nelson, Ed.D, BCBA, and Kristin Bandi, MA, BCBA, are Board Certified Behavior Analysts with expertise on human behavior and child development. They spend their days working with parents and caregivers of both typically developing children as well as children with learning, social, and behavioral challenge...

On this episode, Angela and Kristin provide an overview of the 4 main parenting styles and discuss pros and cons of each. They dive into strategies to consider if you and your co-parent operate with different parenting styles, and ways to create harmony and collaboration despite those differences.Angela Nelson, EdD, BCBA, and Kristin Bandi, MA, BCBA, are Board Certified Behavior Analysts with expertise on human behavior and child development. They spend their days working with parents and car...

On this episode, Angela and Kristin provide an overview of the common executive functioning skills that are important for childhood all the way through adulthood. They explain and give examples of skills such as time management, organization, planning and prioritization, focus and attention, and more.Angela Nelson, EdD, BCBA, and Kristin Bandi, MA, BCBA, are Board Certified Behavior Analysts with expertise on human behavior and child development. They spend their days working with parents and...