The CPS Podcast

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Drill Well, My Friends Dec 06, 2022

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Amazing discussions with our two callers today, both parents whose kids are struggling with school. We covered many of the nuances of solving problems collaboratively, but it all starts with making sure you're clear on what's making it hard for a kid to meet a particular expectation.

Missing Information Nov 01, 2022

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There's always some detective work to be done when Plan B doesn't go as well as hoped. Our team responded to some inquiries about that on today's podcast, but -- as is often to case with Plan B -- the team needed more info to be maximally helpful. The team was in rare form today...

Hope & Perspective Restored! Oct 04, 2022

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Thanks to a caller, we got a wonderful gift by helping to restore her hope, perspective, and energy for Plan B! Lots of good info about how to go from Plan C to Plan B, plus ALSUP and drilling tips.

When Solutions Aren't Mutually Satisfactory May 03, 2022

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On our last program before the Summer break, we talked with two callers about what to do when solutions aren't truly mutually satisfactory.

Is Plan B a Way to Get My Expectations Met? ...and other great questions! Apr 05, 2022

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We covered a few emails on today's program, including one from a parent that sparked a great conversation about whether Plan B is a way to get the adult's expectation met - the answer is "possibly" - listen for details! Also, trouble shooting screen time-related Plan B.

Disrespect? Solve the Problem that's Causing It Mar 01, 2022

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An abbreviated (30 minutes) program today, but lots of territory covered...including how to apply Plan B to disrespectful behaviors. (Hint: you won't be working on the disrespect directly.)

What are Your High-Priority Unsolved Problems? Feb 01, 2022

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You can't solve everything at once, so you'll have to be selective in choosing problems to start solving first. The algorithm: safety, frequency, and gravity. Thanks to a mom who called in, you'll get a real-life example on this program.

What to Do When a Child Becomes Physically Aggressive Jan 04, 2022

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The standard advice is defuse, de-escalate, and keep everyone safe. But Collaborative & Proactive Solutions goes further than that. It's crucial to identify and solve the problem that caused the child to become physically aggressive in the first place. Once the problem is solved, the child won't become physically aggressive in response to it anymore. And if you're only defusing, de-escalating, and keeping everyone safe, the problem won't get solved.

A Hodge Podge of CPS Help Dec 07, 2021

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Lots of helpful topics covered today including adjusting the model for kids with language difficulties, drilling for information, wording unsolved problems, and more!

Working Out the Plan B Kinks Nov 02, 2021

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If only solving problems collaboratively was really easy! Well, sometimes it is, but sometimes some fairly common roadblocks can get in the way, and on today's program we talked about a bunch of 'em, thanks to our callers and emailers.

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