When children hurt others or themselves, it can be challenging to know what to do. In this session, a behavior expert will help you understand why your child is acting out and teach you ways to respond. We’ll talk about:

- Why does hitting, biting, or kicking happen
- How to stop these behaviors and teach better ways to communicate
- Tips to stay calm and consistent during tough moments
- Ways to help your child express their feelings without hurting others
- You’ll leave with clear steps to guide your child toward safer, more positive behavior.

You’ll leave with clear steps to guide your child toward safer, more positive behavior.

Helping Your Child Manage Aggressive Behaviors

Patty is a Mom, Behavioral Specialist, and a Parent Coach.  She is fluent in English and Spanish.  She is passionate about working with parents and children.  Patty uses her knowledge and expertise to help parents implement intervention activities, monitor the development of children, and also provide parents with the knowledge they need to care for their children.

Patty Cordova, VitalExpert Behavioral Specialist

**You must have completed a first session with a behavior specialist before booking this meeting.  Click [here](https://app.vitalxchange.com/offering/Vc7vtp9m7M0lSUes0LJX/First%20video%20coaching%20session%20with%20a%20Behavior%20Specialist) to book this meeting.**

During this final session, we will review:

1. Your child's progress over the last few weeks
2. Your feedback on what has worked and what hasn't
3. How you can keep making progress on your own
4. The possibility of continuing in the Vitalxchange Program

Final video coaching session with a Behavior Specialist

Marissa Nunes, VitalExpert Behavior Specialist

Brianne House, VitalGuide & VitalExpert Behavior Specialist

Bailey Johnson, VitalExpert Behavior Specialist

During your first session with a behavior specialist, you will go over the following:

1. The information you shared about your child's behaviors
2. Your child's strengths and challenges
3. Possible reasons for the behavior issues
4. Goals to help improve your child's behaviors

First video coaching session with a Behavior Specialist

Annagjid Payne-Kato, VitalExpert Behavior Specialist

Does your child struggle with focus, following instructions, or managing hyperactive behaviors? This session offers support for parents using positive parenting strategies. Together, we’ll explore:

- How to create routines that encourage focus and calm
- Strategies to help your child follow instructions with less frustration
- Positive Parenting skills to address impulsivity and hyperactivity
- Help build a strong foundation for your child as a learner and ready for school.
- When to seek an ADHD diagnosis and support resources?

Helping Your Child with Focus, Hyperactivity, and Impulsivity

Does your child have trouble making friends or playing with others? In this session, a behavior expert will work with you to help build your child's social skills.

- How to teach sharing and taking turns
- Building your child’s confidence in social situations
- Helping with conflicts and frustration during play
- Fun ways to practice social skills at home

Helping Your Child with Social Skills and Play

Tantrums are a normal part of toddlerhood, but they can feel overwhelming, especially if they happen often. In this session, an experienced behavior specialist will coach you on how to manage common toddler behaviors. In this session, we’ll cover:

- Why tantrums happen and what causes them
- Ways to help your toddler calm down and self-regulate
- Behaviors that may need medical attention
- Tips for managing tantrums during daycare or school drop-offs and pick-ups
- How to handle meltdowns in public places or family gatherings

Managing Tantrums: Understanding and Handling Toddler Behaviors

Life as a busy parent can feel chaotic, but having daily routines for your child can make all the difference. 

In this session, a family life expert will help you:

- Create simple daily routines for mornings, mealtimes, and bedtime
- Build flexibility into your schedule without losing structure
- Teach your child to follow routines and take on age-appropriate tasks
- Manage transitions, like getting out the door on time or settling down at night
- Reduce stress and create a more predictable flow for your family

Setting Routines for Your Child: Solutions for Busy Parents

Nicole Morales, VitalExpert Pediatric Sleep Specialist

**You must have completed a first session with a behavior specialist before booking this meeting.  Click [here](https://app.vitalxchange.com/offering/Vc7vtp9m7M0lSUes0LJX/First%20video%20coaching%20session%20with%20a%20Behavior%20Specialist) to book this meeting.**

During these weekly parent coaching sessions, we will go over:

1. Progress on your weekly goals
2. Updates on your child's progress or your situation
3. Any changes needed for the intervention goals

Video coaching session with a Behavior Specialist

Annagjid (pronounced ah-nah-key) is passionate about helping families gain the skills to ensure that their child is able to utilize coping skills, conflict resolution, and use functional communication to have a healthy development of tools that can be used throughout their life. She has worked with children for 9 years and also has a 3 year old. She has dedicated her career to ensuring families have the tools to ensure that their child excels.

ADHD is one of the most common childhood conditions that often persists through adulthood.  Parental support is critical for children with ADHD. 

Whether navigating a new diagnosis or seeking a second opinion, this session will guide you in becoming your child’s biggest champion. 

We’ll discuss:

- What an ADHD diagnosis means for your child
- How to provide support at home with routines and focus
- How to communicate effectively with your child’s school or childcare to create a support plan
- Exploring options like 504 Plans and school accommodations
- Steps to advocate for your child’s needs and ensure they receive the right support

You’ll leave empowered with the tools and knowledge to be a strong advocate for your child at home, school, and beyond.

ADHD Diagnosis: What It Means and What to Do Next

Sweta Patel, Vitalxchange Speech Specialist

Marissa's passion is to assist individuals with mental health, behavior, and special needs, dating to her adolescent years. There was a lack of resources and professional expertise for individuals who suffered from special needs in the environment she was raised in. Marissa was determined to research, educate herself, gain experience, and advocate for those who needed it most. 

She's been servicing children and adolescents for 9 years through mentorship, intensive therapy, assessment, and building behavior plans for growth and success. She credits her parents and family for playing a vital role in her upbringing and who she is today. Her goal is to help parents navigate challenging behaviors their child might be displaying by educating and equipping them with the proper tools and resources for success.

An experienced early childhood specialist who has worked with both parents and educators in implementing strategies to deal with behavioral issues.  A mom of 4 boys herself, Brianne has a degree in early childhood education as well as a graduate degree in early childhood services.  

Brianne specializes in working with children between the ages of birth to age 8.  Through her experience and background, Brianne can help you develop a personalized plan to help your child with behavior issues that are being seen at school or in the home.

Guidance on parenting topics and your child's development from Brianne House, mom of 4 children, an experienced early childhood specialist, and an expert on behavioral issues.

1:1 Video Chat with Brianne House, VitalGuide

Having an ally in parenting makes all the difference! A strong co-parenting partnership provides your child with stability and support while giving you someone to share challenges and celebrations. This session will help you strengthen your bond and work together for your child’s success.

In this session, we’ll help you:

- Create a parenting plan that works for both of you
- Communicate clearly and avoid arguments
- Handle disagreements calmly and find solutions
- Work with different parenting styles
- Support your child’s emotions and growth
- Build routines and boundaries to give your child stability

Co-Parenting Strategies: Working Together for Your Child

Janelle Peoples, Parent Well-Being Specialist

Parenting can be rewarding, but it can also be stressful and overwhelming at times. 

This session is designed to help you care for yourself while staying calm and confident as a parent. 

We’ll explore:

- Strategies to reduce daily stress and overwhelm
- Positive parenting techniques to handle challenging moments
- Tips for staying calm and setting a positive tone at home
- Building routines and habits that bring balance to your family life
- Finding confidence in your parenting journey

You’ll leave with practical tools to manage stress and create a calmer, more joyful parenting experience.

Managing Parent Stress: Stay Calm and Confident

Bailey is an experienced Clinical Healthcare worker with a proven history of demonstrating skills utilizing a multidimensional approach. She has established strong communication skills throughout her years of experience in working with parents and providers in mental health care. Her skill sets include providing service coordination, consumer care, supervision and implementation of treatment plans, intake and referral assessments, early intervention, behavioral therapy, crisis intervention, developmental assessments, therapy supervision, parent training, and RBT training. She has an MS in Clinical Psychology and counseling psychology and a BA in psychology and Spanish.

Wondering if your child is meeting their milestones? This session is designed for parents of children 2 years and older. We’ll review important developmental markers like running, speaking in sentences, imaginative play, and social interactions. Gain confidence in your child’s progress and receive actionable tips to support their development or early intervention recommendations if needed.

Helping Your Child Manage Aggressive Behaviors

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